Improved Soil Health
Protect soil structure and build organic matter over time with less disturbance between rows in our custom strip tilling service areas.
Enhanced Moisture Retention
Leave residue between rows to improve infiltration and help your soil hold moisture longer through dry stretches.
Optimized Nutrient Placement
Band nutrients where crops can use them, improving uptake, boosting efficiency, and reducing wasted inputs.
Cost-Effective Farming
Most growers save $25 to $60 per acre and cut 1 to 2 passes on fuel, labor, and equipment wear.
Now Booking Strip Till
Limited acres available. First come, first served. If you want clean strips and on-time planting, lock in early.
Call 507-317-3213 or email customstriptill@gmail.com.
Strip till is not just about saving money, it’s about building better soil.
By disturbing only the seed row and leaving residue between rows, strip till protects the biology that drives long-term performance.
- Protects soil structure
- Reduces erosion and runoff
- Builds organic matter over time
- Improves water infiltration
- Supports microbial activity
- Builds healthier root zones
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.
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 –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 John Deere 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.
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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 customstriptill@gmail.com to schedule a consultation today!
