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Jack Zemlicka

Jack Zemlicka

Jack Zemlicka was the Managing Editor for Strip-Till Farmer. Since he joined Lessiter Publications' Ag Division in 2012, he has covered precision farming practices, products and trends. He also served as managing editor of Precision Farming Dealer, and technology editor of Farm Equipment and No-Till Farmer.
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More Food For Thought On Strip-Till Phosphorus Uptake

By Jack Zemlicka posted on June 24, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management
In our last edition of Strip-Till Strategies, I shared some perspectives on best practices and precautions for building phosphorus levels in strip-till. We also asked our readers to share their experiences and advice on how they manage phosphorus in strip-tilled fields. Based on the feedback we received, it seemed worth revisiting the topic here.
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Layered Fertility Yields Strip-Till Benefits

Moving to banded placement of dry fertilizer helps Nebraska strip-tillers Ray and Kevin Kucera save 50% in application costs and improve corn and soybean stands.
By Jack Zemlicka posted on June 24, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management
Having broadcast dry fertilizer for years, Nebraska strip-tillers Ray and Kevin Kucera began to question the long-term value of the practice, especially after moving to strip-till 5 years ago.
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Seed and Fuel Savings Validate Strip-Till Switch

Reducing trips across the field and adopting precision technology has helped Ontario strip-tiller Mark Richards save 15% in fuel expenses and thousands of dollars in seed costs.
By Jack Zemlicka posted on June 10, 2014 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101
For years, the annual field preparation routine for Dresden, Ontario, farmer Mark Richards included a minimum of three tillage passes ahead of planting.
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Strip-Till, Fertility Tweaks Boost Soils, Increase Corn Yields

Moving to deep placement of nutrients and incorporating organic fertilizers helped Nebraska strip-tiller Ron Kadavy improve corn yields by 20 bushels an acre.
By Jack Zemlicka posted on May 23, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management
Farming in Weston, Neb., in the eastern part of the state, Ron Kadavy is accustomed to dealing with high winds, low humidity and inconsistent rainfall on his 2,000-acre corn and soybean operation.
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