Grow smarter, Not harder

DO YOU NEED HELP with Tillage?

Hire Us to Strip-Till.

Are you searching for a sustainable strategy to maximize crop yields, conserve soil health, reduce input costs, and ease the labor on your farm? CST, LLC is proud to offer custom strip-tilling services, designed to meet the unique needs of Southern Minnesota farmers like you.

Custom Strip Till
Custom Strip Till
Custom Strip Till
Custom Strip Till
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Improved Soil Health

Improved Soil Health

Retain valuable organic matter and minimize erosion.

Enhanced Moisture Retention:

Enhanced Moisture Retention

Conserve water by protecting the soil.

Optimized Nutrient Placement

Optimized Nutrient Placement

Precision placement of nutrients! Max uptake!

Cost-Effective Farming

Cost-Effective Farming

Save on fuel, labor, and inputs.

Ready to Transform Your Field?

Want to save a pass down the field? COVER CROPS? Yes, we do!

  • We perform strip-till operations at the same time as managing cover crops—saving you both time and money.
  • NO Contracts – Experience the freedom of ultimate flexibility without the burden of a long-term commitment.
  • Honesty and integrity is our foundation—our word is our contract (a simple handshake seals the deal).
  • We build trust by working for you, with passion and care, right here in your local community.
We’re signing up NEW customers in your region!

Call Jake Winkler at 507-317-3213 or email [email protected] to schedule a consultation and discover how strip-tilling can transform your fields.

How Our Strip-Till Process Really Works

  • Spring or Post-Harvest Strip-Tillage –Ensures optimal seedbed preparation for the next planting season.
  • GPS-Guided Precision Farming –RTK accuracy with John Deere’s StarFire™ 7500 Receiver provides sub-inch pass-to-pass accuracy for consistent row placement.
  • On-Site Nutrient Placement –Fertilizers are applied directly into tilled strips, maximizing nutrient absorption while reducing runoff and waste.
  • Variable Rate Technology (VRT) –Helps cut fertilizer costs while boosting efficiency.

Why Choose Custom Strip Till in Southern Minnesota?

  • Experienced Strip-Till Specialists –Our equipment is dedicated solely to custom strip-till work. Your farm always comes first.
  • Advanced Technology & Equipment –We use a John Deere 8320R with a Soil Warrior 4540 SED3 (16-row/30” spacing, 10-ton, 3-bin unit) to ensure consistent and efficient tillage.
  • Save a Pass Across Your Field –We can apply cover crops while strip-tilling, saving time and money.
  • Reduce Fuel, Labor & Erosion –Strip-till decreases soil disturbance, retains organic matter, and reduces compaction and runoff.
  • No Contracts –Just Trust – We believe in handshake agreements, honesty, and integrity.

The Benefits of Custom Strip Till for
Mankato, MN Farmers

Improved Water Quality –

Reduces fertilizer runoff into lakes and rivers.

Enhanced Moisture Infiltration –

Reduces erosion and improves soil retention.

Better Soil Health –

Builds organic matter and supports beneficial microbes.

Optimized Fertilizer Placement –

Ensures nutrients are placed where crops need them most.

Lower Fuel & Equipment Costs –

Reduces passes across the field, saving time and money.

Extended Growing Season –

Warms soil faster for earlier planting.

Government Incentives for Minnesota Farmers

You may be eligible for NRCS EQIP funding or local Soil & Water Conservation District incentives, helping offset costs while improving your land.

Contact Us

Call Jake Winkler at 507-317-3213 or email [email protected] to schedule a consultation today!
Now signing up new customers in Mankato, North Mankato, St. Peter, New Ulm, Waseca, Owatonna and surrounding areas!

Phone507-317-3213
Custom Strip Till (CST, LLC)125 St. Andrews Ct. Ste 228
Mankato, Minnesota 56001