The current world records for corn (Dave Hula, 623 bushels) and soybean (Alex Harrell, 218 bushels) yields were both achieved with strip-till. Chasing monster yields isn’t always the name of the game, but there are valuable lessons to be learned from championship-winning plots. In this session, Mark Schleisman (317 bushels, Lake City, Iowa) and a panel of other NCGA Yield Contest-winning strip-tillers share the key takeaways from high yield plots that changed the way they manage the rest of their acres. From nutrient placement and residue management to hybrid selection, timing and technology, these strip-till yield champs discuss what’s working on their road to 300 bushels.
You’ll Learn: Learn: Actionable ideas & proven methods for breaking the 300-bushel barrier with strip-tilled corn.
View the full speaker agenda and topics here.
The 13th Annual National Strip-Tillage Conference is heading to Springfield, Ill. on August 6-7, 2026. Join us to experience an energizing agenda featuring inspiring general session speakers, expert-led Strip-Till Classrooms, collaborative Strip-Till Roundtables and unlimited networking opportunities.
The jam-packed conference agenda includes:
- 6 thought-provoking general sessions
- 13 expert-led classrooms on specific topics
- 14 interactive farmer-to-farmer roundtable discussions
- Pre-conference workshop
- Meals & networking events
- Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) continuing education credits
For more information about the 2026 National Strip-Tillage Conference, to register for the event and to book your hotel room visit StripTillFarmer.com/NSTC
The National Strip-Tillage Conference extends its thanks to our 2026 Title sponsors: Ag Leader, AgSynergy, Case IH, Dawn Equipment Co., Environmental Tillage Systems, ForGround by Bayer, HUMA, KUHN, Land Luvr, Lynx Ag, eKonomics, Total Farm Marketing, Unverferth Mfg. Co., Inc., Vulcan Equipment, Yetter Farm Equipment and Zimmerman Manufacturing LLC.
