Strip-Till Farming 101

What to Know When Planting Soybeans in June or Later

Where soybean planting has been delayed (or in double-crop soybean systems), producers should consider a few key management practices. Planting soybeans in the right soil conditions is essential for establishing an adequate soybean canopy and improving the chances of increasing the yield potential.
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Digging Deeper into Compaction Causes, Contributors & Solutions

National Strip-Tillage Conference returns Aug. 8-9

Understanding Ag consultant Brian Dougherty discusses how to solve compaction issues in your strip-tilled fields, the role that well-aggregated soil plays in improving trafficability and tips for managing wheel traffic to minimize the effects of compaction on yields in his classroom session, "Digging Deeper into Compaction Causes, Contributors & Solutions." 


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How to Make Your Operation More Rootworm-Resilient

National Strip-Tillage Conference returns Aug. 8-9

Independent soil, wetland and stream health evaluator and founder of EntoVentures LLC Ann Marie Journey discusses complications of commonly used corn rootworm control methods and insights to help you develop your own effective control tactics for the pest in her classroom session, "How to Make Your Operation More Rootworm-Resilient." 


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Conservation Ag Update

Make Your No-Till Fields More Slug Resilient

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Martin-Till, find out how several farmers are handling a wet month across parts of the Corn Belt. Central Illinois native Dave Brown is patiently waiting for Mother Nature to cooperate before he can finish up planting several hundred acres, while Wisconsin native Tyler Troiola deals with a tractor glitch and a 2-inch rain event in one day.
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Pushing the Envelope with Equipment & Fertilizer to Boost Strip-Till Profitability

National Strip-Tillage Conference returns Aug. 8-9

Sixth generation Ohio strip-tiller Brian Watkins discusses strategies for getting the most out of your equipment and nutrients, including how to use multiple forms of nitrogen (N) and applications to ensure season-long N availability in his classroom session, "Pushing the Envelope with Equipment & Fertilizer to Boost Strip-Till Profitability."


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Managing Residue for Strip-Till Corn-on-Corn Success

National Strip-Tillage Conference returns Aug. 8-9

Former agronomist and Wisconsin strip-tiller Randy Bump discusses his tips on equipment adjustments and attachments that help manage heavy residue, what to look for when selecting hybrids for continuous corn and nutrient management strategies for maximizing yield in his classroom session, "Managing Residue for Strip-Till Corn-on-Corn Success." 


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