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

It’s Never Too Late to Start Strip-Tilling

By Noah Newman posted on April 17, 2024 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

A couple things jump out when looking at Strip-Till Farmer’s 11th annual Strip-Till Operational Benchmark Study demographics. 60% of the 215 growers who participated in the study are 55 years or older.

Managing Compaction: New Tire Technology Can Lead to 7% Yield Bump

Very high flexion tires & central tire inflation systems reduce compaction & increase yields significantly, expert says

By Noah Newman posted on April 8, 2024 | Posted in Equipment, Soil Health

Some amount of compaction is inevitable, even for strip-tillers, but there are ways to minimize it by using new technologies developed by the ag tire industry over the past decade.

Smashing the 200-Bushel Barrier with Strip-Tilled Soybeans

Young farmer sets new world record for soybean yield with strip-till, cover crops & relentless management throughout growing season

By Noah Newman posted on April 8, 2024 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Seeding & Planting

33-year-old Alex Harrell, who grows corn, soybeans, wheat and watermelons across 3,000 acres in Smithville, Ga., learned a lot from one of his biggest mentors — Randy Dowdy.

Best of Both Worlds: Fall vs. Spring Strip-Till

Corn Belt strip-tillers get creative with soybean planting & fertilizer applications

By Noah Newman posted on April 8, 2024 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Seeding & Planting

John Hanson switched to strip-till a few years ago to save money on fuel and labor costs and increase the moisture-holding capacity of the soils on his 1,600-acre farm in north central Iowa.

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No-Till Legend Concerned About Corn Profits in 2024

By Noah Newman posted on April 5, 2024 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Martin Till, Vincennes, Ind., no-tiller Ray McCormick explains why it’s going to be tough to “not lose a lot of money this year” on corn. Plus, we ask our readers, “On a scale of 1-10, how concerned are you about drought this year?” Hear why some farmers are worried, and why others aren’t very worried at all.

Most Strip-Tillers Prefer Making Strips in Fall According to Survey

By Noah Newman posted on April 4, 2024 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Nutrient Management

“Making strips in the fall allows me to apply fertilizer, break up compaction and prepare a great seed bed for the upcoming year,” says Carleton, Neb., strip-tiller Mike Schardt.

Custom Strip-Till Rates Decrease in 2024 According to Iowa Survey

By Noah Newman posted on April 2, 2024 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Equipment

The range given, based on 15 responses to the 2024 survey, is $15 to $27 per acre for custom strip-till services, with an average of $21.00 per acre.

Conservation Ag Update

#Plant24: Grower “Bullish” About Planting Conditions

By Noah Newman posted on March 22, 2024 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Montag Manufacturing, growers from across the U.S. share their predictions for the upcoming planting season, including one no-tiller who’s “bullish” about a great spring.

Celebrate National Ag Day with a Strip-Till Pioneer

By Noah Newman posted on March 19, 2024 | Posted in Soil Health

Mt. Pulaski, Ill., strip-tiller Jeff Martin stars in the season 3 premiere of ADM’s ongoing Faces of Food film series, which goes live on National Ag Day.

Strip-Tillers Stay Ahead of the Curve with Precision Technology

By Noah Newman posted on March 16, 2024 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture

As I begin to sift through data from the 2024 Strip-Till Farmer Operational Benchmark Study (special report coming soon!), one of the first things that jumps out is the high usage rate of precision technologies across the board.

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It’s Never Too Late to Start Strip-Tilling

Managing Compaction: New Tire Technology Can Lead to 7% Yield Bump

Smashing the 200-Bushel Barrier with Strip-Tilled Soybeans

Best of Both Worlds: Fall vs. Spring Strip-Till

No-Till Legend Concerned About Corn Profits in 2024

Most Strip-Tillers Prefer Making Strips in Fall According to Survey

Custom Strip-Till Rates Decrease in 2024 According to Iowa Survey

#Plant24: Grower “Bullish” About Planting Conditions

Celebrate National Ag Day with a Strip-Till Pioneer

Strip-Tillers Stay Ahead of the Curve with Precision Technology

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