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Strip-Till Hall of Fame

Nominations are being sought for the 3rd class of Strip-Till Farmer’s Strip-Till Hall of Fame to be honored at the National Strip-Tillage Conference, July 31-Aug. 1 in Iowa City, Iowa.

Lessiter Media established the Strip-Till Hall of Fame in 2023 to celebrate the rich history of strip-till and honor those who helped move the practice forward.

11 Things He's Learned About Strip-Till

October 12, 2012 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Precision Agriculture

Source: Mark Moore

If you haven't heard of Richard Follmer, just know that you've probably used a version of his invention if you've used a strip-till unit recently. The owner of Progressive Farm Products in Hudson, Ill., invented the midmount, dual-placement strip-till toolbar that is being used by thousands of Corn Belt farmers.

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Strip-Till, Cereal Rye Pay Off for Pumpkin Growers

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7 Tips for a Better No-Till Harvest

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Bio Till Cover Crops, No-Till Innovator Marion Calmer checks in from Alpha, Ill., with 7 tips for a better harvest.

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2026 National No-Tillage Conference

Date: 01/06/26

Location: St. Louis, MO

The National No-Tillage Conference returns January 6-9, 2026. Build and refine your no-till system with dozens of new ideas and connections at the 34th Annual National No-Tillage Conference in St. Louis, Mo. Experience an energizing 4-day agenda featuring inspiring general session speakers, expert-led Strip-Till Classrooms and collaborative Roundtables. Plus, Certified Crop Adviser credits will be offered.

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