Terrakamp’s NEXAT system is essentially an all-in-one machine that can autonomously perform all the primary crop-related functions, including harvesting, spraying, planting and more.

Dustin Friesen, Harvest International sales director, showcased the company’s new strip-till row unit — LaserTill 1. It's expected to hit the market in 2024.

Ryse Aero Technologies CEO Mike Kowitz explains the many applications for the ultralight aircraft RECON eVTOL. Designed within FAA specifications to allow flight without a pilots license, the RECON allows for advanced field scouting, with more utility than its UAV counterpart. The RECON allows for any issues seen from the air to be immediately handled by simply landing the vehicle and solving the problem.

Attendees hoping to see the latest and greatest strip-till equipment did not go home disappointed. Here’s a look at some of the top strip-till innovations we came across this week.

In the 9 years since Illinois farmer Rock Katschnig first started strip-tilling, he’s seen improvements and benefits in every area of his operation — from yield increases to healthier soil to valuable time savings.

For Virginia farmer David Hula, busting bins is about calculated risk-taking and a strategic move to strip-tilled corn, as he continues to expand his yield horizon.

The 10^th annual National Strip-Tillage Conference captured a growing interest in strip-till as over 400 attendees, including 197 first timers, traveled to Bloomington, Ill., for the 3-day event.

Fall strip-till can provide a wider window for planting corn in the spring and even boost yields. When done right, it creates a clean, warmer, mellower seedbed and provides an opportunity to apply nitrogen (N) — best if used with an N stabilizer — phosphorus (P) and potassium (K).