Strip-till solves the problem of soil erosion, compaction, and waterlogging — experience

A farmer transitioning from conventional tillage to strip-till sometimes wants to dig a bit deeper than usual because that's what they are accustomed to. This is not necessarily bad, as deeper tillage can improve water infiltration in the soil. This is discussed in the article: "Reducing Fertilizer Use and Lowering Compaction: American Farmers Talk About Transitioning to Strip-Till" on SuperAgronom.com. This is particularly beneficial for farms that have problems with spring field flooding. "When we are in the wet cycle of the season, the farmer will see less ponding on their fields. They will also see less nitrogen loss and other fertility issues," explained Travis Messer, General Manager of Plains Grain & Agronomy in Mott, North Dakota. Strip-till wins compared to other tillage technologies by saving on fertilizers. There is no need to apply them across the entire field surface. Fertilizer is only applied to the strips where the crop is growing. It is also important that leaving ...