Improved Soil Health
Retain valuable organic matter and minimize erosion in our custom strip tilling service areas.
Enhanced Moisture Retention
Conserve water by protecting the soil.
Optimized Nutrient Placement
Precision placement of nutrients! Max uptake!
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 cropsβsaving you both time and money.
- NO Contracts β Experience the freedom of ultimate flexibility without the burden of a long-term commitment.
- Honesty and integrity is our foundationβour 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.
Call Jake Winkler at 507-317-3213 or email customstriptill@gmail.com 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 βEnsures optimal seedbed preparation for the next planting season.
- GPS-Guided Precision Farming βRTK accuracy with John Deereβs StarFireβ’ 7500 Receiver provides sub-inch pass-to-pass accuracy for consistent row placement.
- On-Site Nutrient Placement βFertilizers are applied directly into tilled strips, maximizing nutrient absorption while reducing runoff and waste.
- Variable Rate Technology (VRT) βHelps cut fertilizer costs while boosting efficiency.
Why Choose Custom Strip Till in Southern Minnesota?
- Experienced Strip Till Specialists βOur equipment is dedicated solely to custom strip till work. Your farm always comes first.
- Advanced Technology & Equipment βWe use John Deere with a Soil Warrior 4540 SED3 (16-row/30β spacing, 10-ton, 3-bin unit) to ensure consistent and efficient tillage.
- Save a Pass Across Your Field βWe can apply cover crops while strip tilling, saving time and money.
- Reduce Fuel, Labor & Erosion βStrip till decreases soil disturbance, retains organic matter, and reduces compaction and runoff.
- No Contracts βJust Trust β We believe in handshake agreements, honesty, and integrity.
Recent News & Updates
The Benefits of Custom Strip Till for
Mankato, MN Farmers
Improved Water Quality β
Reduces fertilizer runoff into lakes and rivers.
Enhanced Moisture Infiltration β
Reduces erosion and improves soil retention.
Better Soil Health β
Builds organic matter and supports beneficial microbes.
Optimized Fertilizer Placement β
Ensures nutrients are placed where crops need them most.
Lower Fuel & Equipment Costs β
Reduces passes across the field, saving time and money.
Extended Growing Season β
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 customstriptill@gmail.com to schedule a consultation today!









