Over 400 farmers, agronomists, researchers, educators, dealers and manufacturers packed the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel in downtown Springfield, Ill., for the 13^th annual National Strip-Tillage Conference.

A problem as complex as herbicide-resistant weeds requires a systems approach to solve, says Daniel H. Smith, nutrient and pest management program manager for the Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison.

A trio of strip-tillers in Iowa are making big strides in their quest to improve water quality and prove that conservation practices are profitable and scalable. 

Two-pass system pays dividends across multiple soil types

This Week's Lineup:

• An Interesting Way to Manage Residue Ahead of Soybeans
• What’s the Key to Strip-Tilling in 20-Inch Rows?
• Russell Hedrick’s Approach to ‘Better Farming’
• RFK Jr., Rick Clark Talk Soil Health, Cover Crops on Podcast
• Strip-Till, Cover Crops Boost Water Quality for Innovator

Havana, N.D., strip-tiller commits to cover crops, intercropping & bio-till to achieve soil health & carbon-building goals.