At Custom Strip Till, we provide precision strip till services that help Southern Minnesota farmers cut passes, improve field performance, and stay efficient when timing matters. Based in Mankato, MN, we serve farms across the region with strip till solutions tailored to your soil conditions, crop rotation, and agronomic goals. Many growers see meaningful savings by reducing trips across the field, often saving $25 to $60 per acre in fuel, labor, and equipment wear, along with 1 to 2 field passes.

Strip till blends the advantages of conventional tillage and no-till by creating a clean, consistent seedbed in the row while leaving residue and soil structure protected between rows. The result is a high-efficiency system that supports stronger early growth, better moisture management, and long-term soil health.

Strip Till Timing That Fits Your Operation

We perform strip till work in the spring or post-harvest depending on your goals, soil conditions, and planting plans. The objective is always the same: build consistent strips that plant clean and uniform. With the right timing and depth, strip till sets your crop up for strong emergence while keeping the rest of the field protected.

RTK Precision for Consistent Row Placement

Precision matters. Using RTK guidance and GPS-based accuracy, we keep your rows consistent and repeatable. That means cleaner passes, less overlap, and better alignment year to year. When your strips are placed consistently, it improves planting efficiency and helps maximize the value of in-row nutrient placement.

Targeted Nutrient Placement and Efficiency

Strip till gives you a smarter approach to fertility by placing nutrients where the crop can use them most effectively. By concentrating nutrients in the seed zone, you support strong early growth and reduce waste compared to broadcast applications. If variable rate practices are part of your plan, we can align the strip till operation with the field strategy you are working toward.

Cover Crops and Strip Till in the Same Pass

Want to save a pass down the field? We can perform strip till operations at the same time as managing cover crops, saving you both time and money. This is one of the biggest efficiency wins for growers who want the soil health benefits of cover crops without adding extra trips during busy seasons.

Field Boundary Mapping with SFRTK

We also offer field boundary mapping with SFRTK. Accurate boundaries help keep guidance lines clean, reduce overlap, and improve consistency across field operations. If you are updating fields, cleaning up boundaries, or want your guidance setup dialed in for efficiency, ask about adding SFRTK mapping to your strip till service.

Why Choose Custom Strip Till?

Choosing strip till is a forward-thinking investment in your soil and your farm. It supports strong seed-to-soil contact in the row while protecting structure and biology between rows. Strip till can also help reduce erosion and runoff risk, improve infiltration, and conserve resources by cutting unnecessary passes. We keep the process simple and flexible with no contracts. Honesty and integrity are our foundation, and we stand behind our work.

Serving Southern Minnesota Farmers

Custom Strip Till is proud to support growers across Mankato, North Mankato, St. Peter, New Ulm, Waseca, Owatonna, and surrounding communities. If you are ready to reduce passes, protect your soil, and increase field efficiency, we are here to help.

Call Jake Winkler at 507-317-3213 or email customstriptill@gmail.com to schedule a consultation and check availability. You can also contact Custom Strip Till here.