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A Strip-Till Origin Story

Several innovators paved the way for the rise of strip-till in the U.S.

By Noah Newman posted on October 31, 2023 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming

Mike Petersen has “forgotten more about strip-till than most will ever know,” one of his longtime co-workers said recently. The No-Till History series is made possible by Calmer Corn Heads.

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2023 National Strip-Tillage Conference Delivers Moneymaking Insights

Diverse group of speakers covers a range of topics to help hundreds of new attendees understand strip-till

By Noah Newman posted on August 21, 2023 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Strip-Till Farming

The 10^th annual National Strip-Tillage Conference captured a growing interest in strip-till as over 400 attendees, including 197 first timers, traveled to Bloomington, Ill., for the 3-day event.

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Strip-Till Hall of Fame Honors Trailblazers, Innovators & Legends

By Noah Newman posted on July 14, 2023 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming

Lessiter Media has announced the establishment of the Strip-Till Hall of Fame, to celebrate the rich history of strip-till and honor those who helped move the practice forward.

Highlights from the 2021 National Strip-Tillage Conference

The in-person conference offered a wide range of topics and outstanding speakers for growers to learn from and interact with.

By Sarah Hill posted on September 2, 2021 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

More than 300 growers and industry professionals from across the globe gathered in Omaha, Neb., in early August for the 8th annual National Strip-Tillage Conference (NSTC). At the event, growers dove into topics related to strip-till management, soil health, cover crops and increasing profits from their operations.

Nailing Fertilizer Timing and Placement for No-Till Corn

Consider split nitrogen applications, nutrient needs and fertilizer banding for a more efficient and environmentally responsible fertilizer program.

By Laura Barrera posted on May 14, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management

With low grain prices and concerns of nutrient runoff impacting the local environment, a big focus for growers is improving fertilizer-use efficiency.

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No-Till Beats Out Conventional Tillage Under Excessive Moisture

By Laura Barrera posted on November 3, 2015 | Posted in Soil Health, Water Management

It’s well known that the ability of no-tilled soils to retain more moisture can pay off in drought years, but the practice can also beat out conventional tillage when there’s too much water.

No-Till Notes

Looking Deeper: Do New Ideas Fit My No-Till System?

As the importance of nutrient management keeps increasing, no-tillers must ensure the results of university and onfarm studies are relevant to their farming operation.

By Jim Leverich posted on March 1, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Farm management practices that improve nutrient use were highlighted at the 21st annual National No-Tillage Conference (NNTC) in Indianapolis.

Soil Loosened By Winter Weather Makes No-Till A Viable Option

February 22, 2013 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Purdue University

Multiple freeze-thaw cycles, plus numerous wetting and drying cycles brought on by the arrival of enough snow and rain have made no-till an even more viable and attractive option for corn and soybean growers than it was last spring.

The Wall Street Journal Weighs In On No-Till Adoption, Drought

October 18, 2012

The practice of no-till planting has a firm foothold among American farmers, but many of them aren't using it full time and there are big obstacles that may limit how far it spreads.

Finding The Right Fit With Fertility

To be more efficient with fertilizer, strip-tillers must be use caution in cutting rates and put nutrients where they do more good than harm.

By Dan Zinkland posted on May 1, 2011 | Posted in Nutrient Management

One reason why growers are turning to strip-till is so they can place nutrients in the soil where plants need them.

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