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July 19, 2026

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Strip-Till Machine Developer Offers Berm-Building Tips

While developing his own strip-till line, equipment maker learned some surprising things many strip-tillers should consider as they use major brands.

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Strip-Till Highlights: July 14, 2026

This Week's Lineup:

• 6th Gen Farmer Scouts High Yield Test Plots
• Planting Corn Green into Thick Cover Crops 
• Question About Strip-Till & Drainage Challenges
• Farmer Tests New Soil Moisture Sensors in Cover Crops
• Strip-Till Spotlight in Springfield

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No-Tillers, Strip-Tillers Interested in Biologicals, but Adoption Challenges Remain

In the 2nd annual Ag Biologicals Benchmark Report, 66% of growers said they used an ag biological product in the previous growing season. That’s a decline of 3.7 percentage points compared to 2025, although it’s likely a higher adoption rate than the industry average. Read More

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

[Video] Strip-Till Soil Transformation: ‘15 Years Ago, There Never Would’ve Been a Worm on This Place’

2026 Strip-Till Innovator Robert Boyle is pleasantly surprised to find a worm as he digs into one of his fields in Coolidge, Ariz. “That’s a trophy right there,” says Boyle, who transformed his soil structure with years of strip-till, cover crop mixes and diverse crop rotations. Read More

Using Precision Tools in Common Software Platforms

This article summarizes three of the most popular platforms: AgLeader Spatial Management Software (SMS), John Deere Operations Center (JD Ops), and FieldView from Climate Corporation.

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Corn & Soybean Weed Control in July: Herbicide Options Dwindling

Not only will most of the weeds be too large for effective control but the crops are getting close to or beyond the maximum growth stage. Penn State weed scientist Dwight Lingenfelter shares a few considerations about these factors. Read More

No-Till Innovator Keeps Planting Green After 60-Bushel Boost

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, we get the scoop on the benefits of planting green with Jackson, Wis., no-tiller Ross Bishop. Read More