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Leverage Tank Mixes, Fall Herbicide Applications to Control Difficult Weeds in Strip-Till

Use Historically Low Herbicide Prices as an Opportunity to Establish Clean Fields

By Michaela Paukner posted on September 30, 2026 | Posted in Crop Protection

Brian Hefty, strip-tiller and longtime host of the AgPhD agronomy show, believes weed problems are worse now than they were nearly three decades ago when he started his agronomy show.

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16 Things to Check for on a Soil Test

September 23, 2026 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Let’s move on now to our Video of the Week and a highlight from Brian Hefty’s Strip-Till Conference presentation. The Ag PhD co-host shared 16 things he pays attention to on his soil tests, starting with soil organic matter.

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Strip-Till Highlights: August 11, 2026

By Noah Newman posted on August 11, 2026

This Week's Lineup:

Illinois Shares New Insights from Strip-Till Fertility Placement Trials
Standing Room Only at Strip-Till Conference Kickoff
Univ. of Minnesota Hosting Strip-Till Event
Ohio Farmer Juggles Strip-Till & Organic Practices
Over 40 Farmers Participate in Soil Health Bus Tour

Hundreds Swap Ideas, Strategies & Moneymaking Insights at 2026 National Strip-Tillage Conference

By Noah Newman posted on August 10, 2026 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Agriculture Policy & Programs, Cover Crops, Crop Protection, Equipment, Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture, Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

Over 400 farmers, agronomists, researchers, educators, dealers and manufacturers packed the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel in downtown Springfield, Ill., for the 13^th annual National Strip-Tillage Conference.

2026 National Strip-Tillage Conference

Feeding & Weeding Your Strip-Tilled Crops

June 10, 2026

As input costs rise, it’s more important than ever to efficiently fertilize your crops and reduce weed competition.

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‘Most Innovative Folks You’ll Find’ Gathering at 2026 Strip-Till Conference

13th annual event features educational sessions led by farmers, researchers, agronomists & equipment experts

By Noah Newman posted on April 23, 2026 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Cover Crops, Crop Protection, Equipment, Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture, Seeding & Planting

“The networking is one of the things I love most about the Strip-Till Conference,” says Zack Smith, who strip-tills in Lake Mills, Iowa. “The farmers attending this conference are some of the most innovative folks you’re going to find."

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National Strip-Tillage Conference Announces 16 Title Sponsors for 2026 Event

March 18, 2026 | Posted in Soil Health

The organizers of the 2026 National Strip-Tillage Conference, to be held August 6-7 in Springfield, Ill., have announced the 16 title sponsors for the 13th annual event.

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