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Noah Newman

Noah Newman

Noah Newman started at Lessiter Media in March 2022 as Associate Editor for No-Till Farmer, Strip-Till Farmer and Cover Crop Strategies. He previously worked in broadcast journalism as a sports anchor/reporter for television stations in central Illinois and most recently Jackson, Mississippi, where he was named the state’s sportscaster of the year by the National Sports Media Association. The Cleveland, Ohio, native enjoys engaging with growers, learning extensively about their operations, and sharing impactful stories with the audience.

Contact: nnewman@lessitermedia.com
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Artificial Intelligence Making its Mark in the Field & Cab

Emerging technology isn’t geared toward replacing farmers but helps early adopters save money on inputs & labor
By Noah Newman posted on January 5, 2026 | Posted in Crop Protection, Precision Agriculture

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to make a big impact in the farming world just like it already has in several other industries. But AI won’t replace farmers — only make their lives easier, says Colin Hurd, CEO of Mach, a supplier of autonomous technology to OEMs.


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[Podcast] Inside the Univ. of Illinois’ Massive Strip-Till Fertility Trial

On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, Jared Fender, senior research specialist at the Univ. of Illinois Crop Physiology Lab, shares new insights from the first full year of a massive strip-till trial.
By Noah Newman posted on December 24, 2025 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Seeding & Planting
On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, Jared Fender, senior research specialist at the Univ. of Illinois Crop Physiology Lab, shares new insights from the first full year of a massive strip-till trial. 
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Strip-Till Highlights: Dec. 23, 2025

By Noah Newman posted on December 23, 2025

This Week's Lineup:

  • David Hula’s ‘Finishing’ Formula for 2025 Corn Yield Title
  • Defining ‘Degenerative Tillage’ & ‘Soil Health Crops’
  • Learning Strip-Till ‘the Hard Way’
  • What’s the Best Way to Take Soil Samples with Strip-Till?

The Best of the Web series is brought to you by Environmental Tillage Systems.


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