Sensing and real-time data collection are emerging tools being put to work on progressive farm operations and John Nowatzki, ag engineering professor at North Dakota State University will share results from ongoing research on creating a “smart farm” at the 2020 National Strip-Tillage Conference.

Making the most of your nitrogen investment is critical along with knowing how transformation, loss processes and the crop demand curve impact yield. Brad Carlson, extension educator with the University of Minnesota, will deliver recent research to assist farmers with understanding for selecting the right N tools to suit their nutrient management needs at the 2020 National Strip-Tillage Conference.

Seeking economic gains, Illinois strip-tiller, Kale Carlisle, implemented 20-inch strip-till on the family’s continuous corn acres with a customized machine. At the 2020 National Strip-Tillage Conference, he will share their strategy and early operational hurdles to making the system work on the 1,700-acre farm.

Marrying the machinery with the practice of strip-till requires a understanding of the underlying principles, such as soil health benefits, precision farming integration and setting realistic goals — all areas Youngblut Ag owner, Pete Youngblut will offer experience-based advice on at the 2020 National Strip-Tillage Conference.

Overcoming inconsistent soil conditions and weather patterns, Illinois strip-tiller Cade Bushnell will share how a methodical approach to residue management, calculated nitrogen applications and cover crops contribute to consistently profitable strip-tilled corn-on-corn production at the 2020 National Strip-Tillage Conference.