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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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Capturing Strip-Till Success on Tough, Poorly Drained Soils

Farmer solves drainage issues & boosts yields with strip-till on stubborn soils
By Noah Newman posted on October 27, 2025 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Seeding & Planting, Soil Health, Water Management
Westin Arseneau was ready for a change after another frustratingly wet spring in Iroquois County, Ill., in 2019. Especially when he noticed his neighbors were the only farmers in the area planting corn in May that year.
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[Podcast] Young Farmers Panel: First-Generation Strip-Tiller James Hepp & Leopold Award Recipient Joel Reddick

On this edition of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, technology editor Noah Newman sits down with young farmers James Hepp and Joel Reddick for a discussion about their strip-till and no-till systems, and the challenges they face as young farmers.
By Noah Newman posted on October 24, 2025 | Posted in Seeding & Planting
On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, technology editor Noah Newman sits down with young farmers James Hepp and Joel Reddick for a discussion about their strip-till and no-till systems, and the challenges they face as young farmers.  
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Strip-Till Highlights: Oct. 21, 2025

By Noah Newman posted on October 21, 2025

This Week's Lineup:

  • Strip-Till Innovator Gives Cover Crops a Try for First Time
  • Millions up for Grabs for Strip-Tillers in Illinois
  • Ag on Wheels & SoilWarrior Dive into Strip-Till
  • Strip-Tiller Enjoying Warm Harvest Season in North Dakota
  • Not Something You See Everyday: Tank Pulling a Plow

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