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David Hula Shares Keys to High Strip-Till Yields

Record-breaking formula consists of balanced nutrition & on-farm experimentation

By Noah Newman posted on April 14, 2025 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Equipment, Nutrient Management, Seeding & Planting

Charles City, Va., strip-tiller David Hula recently captured his 13th NCGA High Yield Contest title with a 490-bushel yield in the strip-till irrigated class — nothing new for the third-generation farmer, who remains the only one to break the 600-bushel mark (2019, 2021 and 2023).

Research & Conservation: Reviewing the 2023 Illinois Dust Storm

April 12, 2025 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Illinois Farmdoc Daily

Recent dust storms in Illinois are a far remove from the southwestern Great Plains of the 1930’s, but the recipe remains the same and tragedy can nonetheless result. This article reviews research into the tragic 2023 dust storm and connects it to conservation investments to address soil erosion.

Tips for Using Drones for Early Season Scouting

April 11, 2025 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Source: Agronomy eUpdates

The advancement of precision agriculture technology, such as drones, can provide an efficient solution for early-season field scouting. In contrast to traditional scouting, drone scouting can be less time-consuming, have more thorough field coverage, and be less labor intensive.

Reports: USDA Closing Washington D.C. Office, Laying Off Thousands

By John Dobberstein posted on April 10, 2025 | Posted in Soil Health

The news isn’t exactly a surprise to those who follow the agency, as USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins has previously said the massive agency would undergo some restructuring to reduce management layers and refocus efforts on serving farmers, ranchers, foresters and consumers.

8 Steps to Long-Term Strip-Till Success

Alan Madison’s checklist includes cereal rye, high-rate strips, in-season chlorophyll testing & early harvests

By Noah Newman posted on April 10, 2025 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Cover Crops, Equipment, Nutrient Management, Seeding & Planting

Take one look at Alan Madison’s office wall — covered with high-yield contest plaques, awards and honors — and you can immediately tell he’s been on the cutting edge of conservation ag for quite some time.

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[Video] What to Expect at 2025 National Strip Tillage Conference

April 9, 2025 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Cover Crops, Equipment, Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture, Seeding & Planting

The 2025 National Strip-Tillage Conference takes place July 31-August 1 in Iowa City. In this video, past attendees and speakers share why they keep coming back!

Strip-Till Field Day Taking Place Ahead of 2025 National Strip-Tillage Conference

By Noah Newman posted on April 9, 2025 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Equipment

Just a short drive from the conference hotel, attendees will get an up-close look at strip-till equipment — from several manufacturing companies — operating side-by-side at the Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm in Crawfordsville, Iowa.

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Strip-Till Highlights: April 8, 2025

By Noah Newman posted on April 8, 2025

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 Yetter Farm Equipment.

Lessiter Media Announces Leadership Team Appointments

April 8, 2025

Lessiter Media Inc., owned and operated by Frank and Mike Lessiter, has announced two Leadership Team appointments that coincide with the long-planned-for retirement of Vice President Michael Storts.

Conquering Compaction: Why 4 Weeks Without Living Roots is Too Long

Maintaining & fostering soil aggregation is vital to farming soils capable of protecting themselves from management-induced compaction

By Dan Crummett posted on April 8, 2025 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment, Soil Health

Brian Dougherty says growers combatting compaction in their fields should realize they have bigger problems than merely compressed soil, and compaction is a symptom of poor soil function.

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David Hula Shares Keys to High Strip-Till Yields

Research & Conservation: Reviewing the 2023 Illinois Dust Storm

Tips for Using Drones for Early Season Scouting

Reports: USDA Closing Washington D.C. Office, Laying Off Thousands

8 Steps to Long-Term Strip-Till Success

[Video] What to Expect at 2025 National Strip Tillage Conference

Strip-Till Field Day Taking Place Ahead of 2025 National Strip-Tillage Conference

Strip-Till Highlights: April 8, 2025

Lessiter Media Announces Leadership Team Appointments

Conquering Compaction: Why 4 Weeks Without Living Roots is Too Long

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