Beaver Dam, Wis., strip-tiller Ryan Nell pushes the envelope with planting dates, but in 2025 he took it to another level — planting soybeans on January 31! Nell shares his approach to “super early” soybean planting and explains why planting depth and soil moisture are primary concerns. He also discusses his latest plant population studies and reveals his playbook for using a rye cover crop ahead of soybeans.

You’ll Learn: How to maximize strip-tilled soybean yields with early planting dates & cover crops.

View the full speaker agenda and topics here.

A proven & practical “think tank” for success-minded strip-tillers, planned by strip-tillers seeking the best income-expanding strategies & guidance …

• 6 thought-provoking general sessions
• 13 expert-led classrooms on specific topics
• 14 interactive farmer-to-farmer roundtables
• Meals & networking events
• Pre-conference workshop
• Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) credits
• 5 high-impact attendee bonuses to further build your knowledge … AND MORE!

For more information about the 2025 National Strip-Tillage Conference, to register for the event and to book your hotel room visit StripTillFarmer.com/NSTC