Derek Allensworth, marketing manager for Yetter Mfg., discusses the benefits of the new 2969 IntelliNject Fertilizer Opener debuted at the 2019 Farm Progress Show. The IntelliNject places 2 bands of fertilizer behind the closing wheels up to 1.5” deep and 2-3” off the row and utilizes an air cylinder for in-cab adjustments to downforce or to raise the unit when not in use.

Strip-till is far and beyond simply the tools used to create an ideal seedbed within several inches of tilled soil. In fact, most of the answers to questions farmers might have about their strip-tilling efforts, lie right beneath the surface in the crop's root structure, according to expert soil scientist Mike Petersen.

Experienced Iowa strip-tiller Jack Boyer to discuss how cover cropping diversity, combined with a comprehensive strip-till system can capture nitrogen and stabilize yields at the 2018 National Strip-Tillage Conference.

Jason Gahimer with Beck's Hybrids, explains the motivation and collaborative effort to design a multi-row width, multi-hybrid concept planter. Industry partners in the project included Beck's, Harvest International, Precision Planting, Yetter Mfg., SureFire Ag Systems and Schlipf Precision Ag.

Check out the latest strip-tillage products from some of the industry's leading suppliers.

Andy Thompson with Yetter Mfg., introduces the company's new Strip Fresheners. The strip-till attachments are used for a light pass in spring to dry and fluff strips, preparing them ahead of planting.

Having 200 farmers, agronomists and other agri-business people at a recent summer field day represents a great turnout in any year, but it may be even more noteworthy this summer. To me, it was heartening to hear that last week's residue management field day sponsored by the Hancock Soil & Water Conservation District in western Illinois drew that many people. It means that despite the drought, people are looking ahead