Constantly evaluating the form, rates and placement of nutrients can make the difference between profitability and not farming at all. This is a philosophy that strip-tiller Donn Branton and his son, Chad Branton, subscribe to on their2,000-acre operation in LeRoy, N.Y. Ten years a goat NSTC, Donn turned heads with results from his on-farm nutrient management experiments and details of his conservation-minded fertility program, which included deep placement of fertilizer and multiple nitrogen applications contributing to a 40-bushel boost .In this year’s Anniversary Lecture, the Brantons return to the general session stage to discuss how their strip-till system has evolved significantly and the big changes they’ve made to their fertility program since 2016.
You’ll Learn:
How to boost soil health & yields with precise fertilizer placement, intensive soil sampling & cover crops.
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.
