After research and field demonstrations, Coolidge, Ariz., strip-tiller Robert Boyle found the right strip-till setup for this 1,200-acre operation, enhanced by desired improvements and adjustments.
Kuhn Krause's recently introduced Gladiator 1205M strip-till system is a 3-point mounted rig said to increase productivity and decrease machine maintenance, while improving agronomic performance.
Iowa State University ag engineer Mark Hanna discusses some of the different closing system options for strip-till rigs, to include coulters along with use of row cleaners for residue management and matching the right setup for your soil types.
Farmers have increasingly shifted away from conventional tillage to some form of reduced tillage. In part, this reflects efforts to control labor, fuel, and maintenance costs as well as the recognition that tillage can contribute to a decrease in overall soil health.
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On this edition of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by CultivAce, we honor the life and legacy of Bill Richards — the ‘Grandfather of No-Till’ — who passed away Tuesday at the age of 93.
Environmental Tillage Systems is a leading manufacturer of strip-till and nutrient-management equipment which enhances soil productivity and farm profitability.
Kuhn Krause's focus, above all, is to continue to produce quality products to serve producers better; to strive to respond to their needs with new tools and new technology to meet their growing challenges. Agronomic practices are constantly changing, and at a faster pace now than ever.
For over 90 years, Yetter Farm Equipment has designed and manufactured innovative and effective solutions for the agriculture industry. Today, we are proud to be recognized worldwide as an industry leader in designing row cleaners, strip till tools, planter attachments, precision fertilizer placement attachments, rotary hoes, toolbars, and harvest attachments.