Every time we grow a crop, the interaction of genetics, management and environment (G x E x M) result in a unique outcome. This inherent variability of agricultural production systems has been a fascinating challenge motivating farmers, agronomists and researchers to identify consistent responses that can lead to more effective decision making.

At the 2019 National Strip-Tillage Conference, Kent, Ill., strip-tiller Seth Wenzel will explain how to make a profitable transition into the practice without breaking the bank.

Austin, Minn., strip-tiller Tom Cotter to share variety-selection tips and seeding strategies to maximize cover cropping ROI at the 2019 National Strip-Tillage Conference.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the USDA will take several actions to assist farmers in response to what the department says is trade damage from unjustified retaliation and trade disruption.

Working with nearly 50 farmers on the west coast to implement strip-till, Illinois farmer Monte Bottens will share entry points and expansion opportunities for the practice at the 2019 National Strip-Tillage Conference.

Seeking to support the adoption of innovative practices and systems on agricultural land, the USDA's NRCS is launching a new sub-program created by the 2018 Farm Bill. Apply now through July 15, 2019.

In this Strip-Till Farmer podcast, bought to you by Topcon Agriculture, we're joined by Rob Myers, regional director of extension programs for Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) to dig into data from the recently released Census of Agriculture’s 2017 report to dissect some of the national momentum for cover crop adoption.

With improved weather in much of the Corn Belt this week farmers should make some significant progress in getting their corn and soybeans in the ground. They will need it because, as of this past Sunday, May 12, planting lagged far behind what one might expect at this point in the season.