Strip-Till Farmer editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at the grower's world from the lofty digital realm. Here is our favorite content from the past week from across the web:

Strip-Tiller Named Iowa Conservation Farmer of the Year

The Iowa Farm Bureau honored Holland, Iowa, strip-tiller Fred Abels as the Conservation Farmer of the Year. In this article, the early adopter of no-till and strip-till details his conservation journey and shares key lessons learned along the way!

New Insights from Husker Harvest Days Corn Plots

Jason Luebbe and the Husker Harvest Days crew check in from the corn test plots, where he’s estimating yields to be 15-20 bushels above average. Luebbe discusses some of the key challenges of the 2025 growing season, and shares insights on new technology he’s using in his operation.

New Harvest Tech a Game-Changer for Longtime Strip-Tiller

Harvest appears to be off to a smooth start for west central, Ill., strip-tiller John Werries. He shared this video of him using John Deere Machine Sync, which he calls, “Very neat technology.” Werries adds, “Our senior citizen, retired part-timer says it has extended his years of being able to be a grain cart driver, which he loves to do.”

Beyond Corn & Soybeans: Strip-Tilling Watermelons?

Here’s an interesting photo we came across from Denton Clark on X. It looks like he’s found the formula for success with strip-tilled watermelons!

Passing the Torch to the Next Generation of Farmers

Check out this documentary from Beck’s, featuring an inside look at the legacy of a 6-generation farm and the challenges of passing the torch to the next generation.

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