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November 1, 2026

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Questions, Tips & Considerations for Weed Control in Late October & November

Penn State Extension weed scientist Dwight Lingenfelter shares key tips from his fall weed management playbook. 

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Strip-Till Highlights: October 27, 2026

This Week's Lineup:

  • Debating the Advantages of Strip-Till Over No-Till
  • Strip-Tillers Take Home Conservation Farm Family Award
  • How Deep Should You Build Strips This Fall?
  • Fall Fertilizer Management Strategies
  • Custom Applicators Share Cover Crop Strategies
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Strip-Tillers Join Forces for Cleaner Water, Stronger Future

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

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Strip-Till Cropping & Business Insights

Each week our editors will bring you data from our 2025 Strip-Till Farmer Operational Benchmark Survey. Continue reading and check back weekly for the next set of valuable data. Read More
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30-Year-Old Planter Matches Modern Tech on Yield. So Why Upgrade?

Purdue researchers put planter technology to the test by comparing a modern Case IH 2150 planter to a 30-year-old John Deere 7200.

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Less (Tillage) is More for Longtime Strip-Tiller

After years of deep tillage, Josh Sullivan now gets more bang for his buck with nitrogen in 2-inch-deep strips

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Farmer Eliminates White Mold with Drywall Compost Mix

Allen Dornacker had a major white mold problem in his no-till soybean fields 10 years ago. 

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Strip-Till Conference Delivers Lessons Learned from the Field & Mind

Hundreds exchange moneymaking ideas at 13th annual educational event in Springfield, Ill.

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Huma Enters Granular Fertilizer Market

Since 2024, Huma has largely focused on the turf and ornamental market with Gro-Power branded products, based on heavy demand. 

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