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Mark Dobson grows corn, soybeans and wheat across 510 acres in Donnellson, Iowa. The former agronomist also custom strip-tills about 2,000 acres annually in southeast Iowa.

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Focus More on ‘Profit Bushels’ Per Acre

By Mark Dobson posted on April 14, 2026 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

I studied agronomy at Iowa State after growing up on a diverse farm, and while I was there, decided to double major in horticulture, which turned out to be the greatest thing I’ve accidentally done.

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