In this episode of Conservation Ag Update, we head to Frankenmuth, Mich., for the Conservation Technology Information Center’s 16th annual Conservation in Action Tour. New CTIC executive director Ryan Heiniger makes several big announcements, including a noteworthy surprise for a no-till legend. This episode of Conservation Ag Update is brought to you by Yokohama Off-Highway Tires.

Biologicals are like the Wild West of agriculture — products with big potential but little regulation. As a result, it can be difficult to determine what’s a worthy investment.

Strip-Till Farmer editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at the grower's realm from the lofty digital realm. Here is our favorite content from the past week from across the web. The Best of the Web series is brought to you by Crystal Green® by Ostara.

Ryan and Melissa Shaw of Marlette, Mich., had their fair share of anxiety when going all in on strip-till in the fall of 2014. It was a major investment, and there was a sizable learning curve after a lifetime of conventional farming.

Strip-Till Farmer editor Frank Lessiter was honored by the Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) at its 2023 annual meeting as the “Johnny Appleseed of Conservation Tillage” for providing a vehicle for growers to learn from one another about no-till farming.

One of the most critical aspects of weight management is ensuring that we're carrying enough weight on the gauge wheels at all times to maintain a consistent seed depth. The Seeder Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.