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Add Flexibility to Your Operation with Strip-Till

Illinois farmer Rock Katschnig enjoys a variety of benefits from strip-till, including flexibility in an expensive fertilizer market and better planting conditions year after year.
By Michaela Paukner posted on August 21, 2023 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Equipment, Nutrient Management
In the 9 years since Illinois farmer Rock Katschnig first started strip-tilling, he’s seen improvements and benefits in every area of his operation — from yield increases to healthier soil to valuable time savings.
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Widen Your Window with Fall Strip-Till

Position yourself for a productive planting season with these 4 fall strip-till tips.
By Michaela Paukner posted on July 31, 2023 | Posted in Equipment, Nutrient Management
Fall strip-till can provide a wider window for planting corn in the spring and even boost yields. When done right, it creates a clean, warmer, mellower seedbed and provides an opportunity to apply nitrogen (N) — best if used with an N stabilizer — phosphorus (P) and potassium (K).
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3 Tips for Testing Biologicals on Your Farm

Biofertilizer trials conducted by the Iowa Soybean Association have produced inconsistent results, meaning using biologicals successfully will likely require more time and management by the strip-tiller.
By Michaela Paukner posted on July 21, 2023 | Posted in Nutrient Management
Biologicals are like the Wild West of agriculture — products with big potential but little regulation. As a result, it can be difficult to determine what’s a worthy investment.
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Find Strip-Till, Cover Crop Harmony

Virtual National Cover Crop Summit offers free expert advice about how to incorporate cover crops, top cover crop trends, equipment considerations & more.
By Michaela Paukner posted on February 17, 2023 | Posted in Cover Crops
Virtual National Cover Crop Summit offers free expert advice about how to incorporate cover crops, top cover crop trends, equipment considerations & more.
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Strip-Till Conversation

Balancing Workload & Improving Results with Strip-Till

3 Iowa growers explain how strip-till provides better water infiltration, higher soil organic matter, better fuel efficiency and more on their operations.
By Michaela Paukner posted on February 10, 2023 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health
Whether you’re a strip-till veteran or simply thinking about trying it out, there’s always something to learn from your fellow farmers. The Southfork Watershed Alliance, which works with farmers around the Iowa River’s South Fork in central Iowa, invited three local farmers to share their experiences with strip-till during a panel discussion.
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Does Strip-Till Make Economic Sense for Your Operation?

Simple strip-till feasibility calculator helps farmers determine strip-till’s potential to pay off for their operations.
By Michaela Paukner posted on December 29, 2022 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Equipment

In a world with skyrocketing fertilizer prices, strip-till is an attractive option for farmers looking to decrease their input costs. But making strip-till work requires a lot more than buying fewer inputs and dragging a new piece of equipment through the field.


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