Articles by Jack Zemlicka

Jack Zemlicka

How Far are You Stretching Your Strip-Till Investment?

Talking with strip-tillers during the early part of 2018, many are making equipment modifications in preparation for the coming cropping season. While planter preparations are top of mind, farmers are also evaluating when, how and where to expand their strip-till operation.
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3 Lessons Learned Overcoming Common Strip-Till Struggles

A foundational element of Elk Point, S.D., Joey Hanson’s strip-till system — trial and error — brings both operational advantages and obstacles to building berms on more than 20,000 acres.
Starting out in strip-till requires planning, patience and a bit of a sense of adventure. Farmers who have made the transition understand the commitment of time and effort that go into developing a productive, profitable system.
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Success in Supporting Strip-Till Goes Beyond the Machinery

Farmers see growth opportunities for dealers who understand strip-till as a sustainable system and can articulate the benefits of the practice.
As a niche farming practice, strip-till requires an intimate understanding of how different parts of the system correlate to an overall objective, whether it’s increasing yields, improving soil health, targeting fertilizer application — or all three.
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