Strip Till Builds Better Soil Conditions, Root Strength, and Better Yields

Researches have found that strip till results in an optimal seedbed, “which results in quicker and more even emergence of corn and soybeans”. Too, “As weather extremes impact Midwest agriculture more each year, strip-till offers even greater solutions like improved soil organic matter, better root establishment and growth, and better water holding capacity – not to mention cooler soils in the summer that won’t fry valuable soil microorganisms.” Strip tillage benefits soil conditions in the following ways, according to researchers: 8.6 percent increase in soil organic matter over 5 years, 4 percent reduction in bulk density, and an 18 percent reduction in penetration resistance. This article mentions 3 farmers who are sold on strip tillage: Eric Miller, and Tom and Steve Muller. Tom and Eric then give some input on strip till.

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