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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. He looks forward to engaging with growers, learning extensively about their operations, and sharing impactful stories with the audience.

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Yetter, Fast Ag Solutions Launching New Strip-Till Bar

By Noah Newman posted on May 1, 2023 | Posted in Equipment

"The goal is to offer a production model strip-till machine designed to match 24-row planters and create the ideal seed-growing environment while managing residue and placing liquid or dry fertilizer near the seed," says Andy Thompson, A.O.R. manager for Yetter.

Cover Cropping for Hunting and Grazing

South Dakota cow-calf operation utilizes covers to boost hunting business and livestock grazing.

By Noah Newman posted on April 28, 2023 | Posted in Cover Crops

The formula to success never stays the same. “I’m still learning every year, I’ll be learning forever,” Gene Holt says, but the utilization of cover crops is a key part of it. The Holts began planting covers almost a decade ago, mainly for two reasons: grazing and wildlife.

Maximize Sprayer Performance with Routine Maintenance

Experts explain how to avoid potential “landmines” & share tips for selecting the right nozzles.

By Noah Newman posted on April 17, 2023 | Posted in Equipment, Crop Protection

A routine maintenance check-up on your sprayer will help ensure efficient and effective applications this spring and reduce stress when windows tighten due to weather conditions.

Solving Water Conservation Issues & Boosting Soil Health with Strip-Till

Dryland farming family’s impactful switch to strip-till catches attention of governor’s office.

By Noah Newman posted on April 17, 2023 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health, Water Management

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly gave a shoutout to strip-tillers Ron and Marsha Schilling for helping solve Sherman County’s water supply issues in her 2023 State of the State address.

Willingness to Change & Attention to Detail Fuel Strip-Tiller's Record-Breaking Year

Corn Yield champion lays foundation for success with equipment maintenance.

By Noah Newman posted on April 14, 2023 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

Evansville, Ind., strip-tiller Ben Kron has been farming for 32 years — “33 years if you count when my mom was pregnant with me,” he jokes. But the second-generation farmer isn’t joking around when it comes to achieving high yields.

Nutrient Management, Equipment Popular Topics in Strip-Till Email Discussion Group

Farmers exchange ideas about nutrient management, equipment & everyday challenges in the Strip-Till Farmer email discussion groups.

By Noah Newman posted on April 12, 2023 | Posted in Equipment, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

The conversation is heating up in the Strip-Till Farmer email discussion group.

Sights & Sounds: John Deere Showcases New Precision Technology

By Noah Newman posted on April 5, 2023 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

John Deere showcased its new precision technology at the company's new demonstration farm in Austin, Texas.

How We Did It: Video Docuseries

Gregg Sauder Discusses his Journey from Struggling Farmer to Founder of 2 Revolutionary Ag Tech Companies

By Noah Newman posted on April 3, 2023 | Posted in Equipment

Gregg Sauder could be on a beach sipping a Mai Tai right now after selling Precision Planting for $250 million in 2012. But that’s just not in his DNA. An unrelenting drive and passion to help farmers succeed pushes him to keep grinding.

Fine-Tune Your Planter to Set Up for Successful Season

Precision Planting training session highlights the connection between planter maintenance & emergence, as well as the most overlooked area on the row unit that has the biggest impact on yield.

By Noah Newman posted on March 13, 2023 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

Precision Planting product support specialist Clay Scott hosted an interactive maintenance webinar to teach farmers how to set their planter up for success in 2023.

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Growers Boost Bottom Line & Soil Health Through CarbonNOW Program

Locus AG's carbon farming program paid out more than $2M to U.S. farmers in 2022.

By Noah Newman posted on March 6, 2023 | Posted in Soil Health

CarbonNOW is quickly becoming the preferred program in the carbon farming industry because it utilizes powerful biologicals — crop-specific soil microbes – that boost yields and ROI.

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