Observations from a Field Day at Dornacker Prairie Acres

Ending out the summer with an educational field day

By Hayden Lessiter posted on August 28, 2026 | Posted in Agriculture Policy & Programs, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

"Last week, I accompanied Strip-Till Farmer managing editor Noah Newman to a field day hosted by Cedar Creek Farmers at Dornacker Prairie Acres in West Bend, Wis, and I saw some high-tech stuff there."

Reflections on a Week of Collaboration & Learning in Springfield, Ill.

By Hayden Lessiter posted on August 14, 2026 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

Springfield has its share of attractions to visit, but it wasn’t tourism that attracted so many people to Springfield for the week. Rather, it was to meet with their like-minded peers who share a common goal of seeking a better way for their businesses and industry.

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Discovering America’s Entrepreneurial Spirit in Rural Illinois

Innovation in ag is a staple of the region

By Hayden Lessiter posted on July 28, 2026 | Posted in Equipment, Seeding & Planting

"I recently took a business trip through Illinois and discovered some things about the ag industry and our nation's history along the way."

Precision Technology Tips for Your Strip-Till System

By Hayden Lessiter posted on July 12, 2024 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Equipment, Precision Agriculture

Dysart, Iowa, strip-tiller Pete Youngblut cut his teeth in the precision ag industry as a software support specialist for Ag Leader. Now, as president and owner of independent dealer Youngblut Ag in central Iowa, he helps other strip-tillers solve challenges with precision technology.

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Observations from a Field Day at Dornacker Prairie Acres

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