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Farmers in north central Iowa have a chance to try strip tillage without having to purchase new equipment, thanks to a program called "Operation Strip-Till." According to Iowa Ag Connection, the program lets Webster County farmers sign up to have a portion of their acreage strip tilled for just an equipment rental fee. Strip tillage offers some of the fuel and soil conservation benefits of no-till farming, yet provides a warm seedbed like conventional tillage. An informational seminar sponsored by the Iowa Soybean Association, Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and the Iowa Learning Farm convinced attendees to try strip tillage on 1,900 acres. The program will be demonstrating strip-till farming, hosting informational events, and making experts available to offer advice on using the method.