History
David was named Strip-Till Innovator of the Year while at the National Strip Till convention in 2018. Davis was recently tapped to deliver a Keynote address at the convention titled: Things I have learned in 20 years of strip-tilling. He was also inducted into the Strip-Till Hall of Fame.
To till or not to till: Rice County farmers advocate for no-till practices
Rice County farmers advocate for no-till farming, a method that preserves soil health and reduces erosion, aligning with sustainable agriculture goals.
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For a full read, you can view the article here.
2024 Strip-Till Hall of Fame Class: Educators, Gurus & Innovators
The 2024 Strip-Till Hall of Fame inducts educators and innovators David Legvold, Jodi DeJong-Hughes, and Bill Preller, honoring their contributions to advancing strip-till farming practices, promoting soil health, and supporting environmental sustainability through reduced soil disruption and nutrient management.
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For a full read, you can view the article here.
[Video] Studying My Soil: A Continuous Education through Trial & Error
The article highlights a strip-till farmer's journey of continuous learning through soil experimentation, focusing on trial-and-error approaches to improve soil health and crop yields.
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For a full read, you can view the article here.
Saturated Buffers: Not Your Average Vegetation Strip
The article explains how saturated buffers, a unique type of vegetation strip, help filter and reduce agricultural runoff, benefiting water quality in Lake Pepin and surrounding areas.
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For a full read, you can view the article here.
Fine-Tuning Nitrogen Rates For Strip-Tilled Corn
This article discusses methods for optimizing nitrogen application rates in strip-tilled corn to improve crop yield while reducing environmental impact.
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For a full read, you can view the article here.
9 Tips For Successful Strip-Tilling
This article offers key strategies for successful strip-tilling, emphasizing timing, soil preparation, and equipment adjustments to improve efficiency and crop outcomes.
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For a full read, you can view the article here.
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