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Libby Wawzenek

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7 Tips for Continuous Success with Strip-Tilled Corn-on-Corn

From proper planter setup to split nitrogen applications, Illinois strip-tiller Cade Bushnell shares his experience making more than a decade of continuous strip-tilled corn work.
By Libby Wawzenek posted on November 27, 2023 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management
Strip-tilling continuous corn may sound daunting to many farmers, but Stillman Valley, Ill., strip-tiller Cade Bushnell believes it’s worth the investment of time, energy and strategic planning needed to make it economically worthwhile.
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Buffering the Soil with Long-Term Cover Cropping

Corn Belt strip-tiller protects soil and improves water infiltration with mixed bag of application methods and plenty of patience
By Libby Wawzenek posted on July 17, 2023 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health
Jeff Olson isn’t afraid to step outside his comfort zone. A 5th-generation corn and soybean farmer in Winfield, Iowa, Olson attributes part of his willingness to take risks and try new things to his years of experience.
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Manure Injection Supports Nitrogen Retention

Direct application to cover crop root systems provides important nutrients for growth.
By Libby Wawzenek posted on January 5, 2023 | Posted in Cover Crops
With nitrogen (N) prices on the rise, farmers are investigating alternative ways to ensure their crops get the nutrients they need. One solution is applying manure to cover crops.
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Long-Term Covers on Strip-Till, No-Till and Ridge-till

Jeff Olson is protecting the soil and improving water infiltration with a mixed bag of application methods and plenty of patience.
By Libby Wawzenek posted on November 4, 2022 | Posted in Cover Crops
Jeff Olson isn’t afraid to step outside his comfort zone. A 5th-generation corn and soybean farmer in Winfield, Iowa, Olson attributes part of his willingness to take risks and try new things to his years of experience.
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The “Grandfather” of Strip-Till Talks Transition and Technique

After more than 30 years of strip-till evolution, Hudson, Ill., farmer Rich Follmer reflects on building his first strip-till toolbar, why he started building berms in the fall and the future of the practice.
By Libby Wawzenek posted on September 14, 2022 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Nutrient Management, Soil Health
After more than 30 years of strip-till evolution, Hudson, Ill., farmer Rich Follmer reflects on building his first strip-till toolbar, why he started building berms in the fall and the future of the practice.
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Strip-Till Conversation

Strip-Till Nutrient Placement Requires Flexibility, Diligence

Strip-tillers from three farms talk about what works and what’s a challenge in a roundtable with Strip-Till Farmer editors.
By Libby Wawzenek posted on July 15, 2021 | Posted in Nutrient Management
Recently, Strip-Till Farmer editors caught up with four strip-tillers in a roundtable talk sponsored by AgroLiquid. The farmers chatted about everything from benefits they’ve seen from various nutrient management strategies, as well as challenges they’re facing and changes they’d like to make in the future.
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Making the Organic Transition: Consider Rotation & Cover Crop Options

Two strip-tillers talk through the rationale and rewards of adding organic acres to a diverse farm operation.
By Libby Wawzenek posted on July 10, 2020 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health
Organic farming operations are gaining traction as growers explore the economic opportunity in making the transition. Strip-tiller and no-tiller Loran Steinlage, owner of FLOLO Farms in West Union, Iowa, recently sat down with Angela Knuth, who manages Knuth Farms in Mead, Neb.
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