StripTillFarmer.com is the best source for Strip-till practices and equipment. Find the latest tips, techniques and resources to grow your strip-tillage practice whether you're an experienced strip-tiller or completely new to the practice. https://www.striptillfarmer.com/rss/articles Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN) continues to be the biggest yield-robbing pest in soybeans, and a recent Iowa State Univ. study shows deterioration of resistance with the most widely used SCN resistance variety — PI 88788. Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:00:00 -0500 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6965-4-ways-to-fight-soybean-cyst-nematode http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6965 In case you missed them, here are the items that have garnered the most interest from other farmers in the past month, October 2026. Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:00:00 -0500 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6964-top-10-strip-till-stories-in-october-2026 http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6964 This Week's Lineup: Strip-Tilling Through Thick Clover & Soybean Stubble Where Strip-Tillers Are Placing Their Nutrients Strip-Till Equipment Keeps Getting Bigger & Smarter Sisters Carry on Family Tradition of Conservation Practices How Farmers Are Using AI This Week's Lineup:

• Strip-Tilling Through Thick Clover & Soybean Stubble
• Where Strip-Tillers Are Placing Their Nutrients
• Strip-Till Equipment Keeps Getting Bigger & Smarter
• Sisters Carry on Family Tradition of Conservation Practices
• How Farmers Are Using AI

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:53:39 -0500 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6963-strip-till-highlights-november-3-2026 http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6963 If you feel behind this fall, you are not alone. Just under half of Iowa's corn is harvested, 4-inch soils are still in the upper 50s, and a very strong El Niño is likely to keep them warm well into November. If you feel behind this fall, you are not alone. Just under half of Iowa's corn is harvested, 4-inch soils are still in the upper 50s, and a very strong El Niño is likely to keep them warm well into November.

]]> Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6962-facing-down-a-very-strong-el-nino-its-not-time-for-fall-nitrogen-yet http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6962 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. 2025 Strip-Till Farmer Operational Benchmark Survey. Continue reading and check back weekly for the next set of valuable data.]]> Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6073-strip-till-cropping-and-business-insights http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6073 The new features of the GT+ include redesigned poly with a smoother, curved profile that slopes toward the auger for better material flow, a rear pan shape and kernel barrier that keep more grain moving to the auger, and ear sweeps that reduce material drag under the head. Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:30:12 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6961-new-drago-gt-corn-head-raises-the-bar-on-yield-capture-durability-and-harvest-efficiency http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6961 We paid a visit to Dragotec USA headquarters in Fenton, Iowa, for a look at the new Drago GT+ corn head. In this video, Dustin Bollig, Dragotec vice president of sales and marketing, highlights all the key features of the Drago GT+. Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:30:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6960-video-in-depth-look-at-new-drago-gt-corn-head http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6960 On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, we break down the biggest strip-till equipment, fertilizer and cover crop trends in the U.S. Yetter Farm Equipment, we break down the biggest strip-till equipment, fertilizer and cover crop trends in the U.S. ]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6959-podcast-what-the-top-strip-tillers-are-doing-to-boost-profitability http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6959 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 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

]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6958-strip-till-highlights-october-27-2026 http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6958 In the Conservation Ag Update Video of the Week, Strip-Till Innovator Melissa Shaw from SKS Farm gives us an up-close look at a custom-built interseeder that she and her husband Ryan use to plant all their cover crops in Marlette, Mich. Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6956-video-of-the-week-strip-tiller-gets-creative-with-custom-built-interseeder http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6956 Penn State Extension weed scientist Dwight Lingenfelter shares key tips from his fall weed management playbook. Penn State Extension weed scientist Dwight Lingenfelter shares key tips from his fall weed management playbook. 

]]> Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6957-questions-tips-and-considerations-for-weed-control-in-late-october-and-november http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6957 Allen Dornacker had a major white mold problem in his no-till soybean fields 10 years ago. Allen Dornacker had a major white mold problem in his no-till soybean fields 10 years ago. 

]]> Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6942-farmer-eliminates-white-mold-with-drywall-compost-mix http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6942 On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Bio Till Cover Crops, Ross Bishop explains how Kernza is giving his soils a boost in Jackson, Wis. Bio Till Cover Crops, Ross Bishop explains how Kernza is giving his soils a boost in Jackson, Wis.]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6954-new-cash-crop-gives-soils-a-boost http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6954 After years of deep tillage, Josh Sullivan now gets more bang for his buck with nitrogen in 2-inch-deep strips After years of deep tillage, Josh Sullivan now gets more bang for his buck with nitrogen in 2-inch-deep strips

]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6947-less-tillage-is-more-for-longtime-strip-tiller http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6947 With fertilizer supply chain issues and prices causing major headaches for U.S. farmers, the USDA said it’s investing $1.3 billion in selected projects to strengthen domestic sources. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:19:27 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6955-usda-targets-13b-toward-fertilizer-manufacturing-capacity http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6955 2026 Hall of Famers honored for playing a pivotal role in moving the strip-till practice forward & their overall impact on the industry 2026 Hall of Famers honored for playing a pivotal role in moving the strip-till practice forward & their overall impact on the industry

]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6951-soil-health-champs-local-trailblazer-and-soilwarrior-inventor-headline-strip-till-hall-of-fame-class http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6951 Running RTK autosteer, testing different setups & creating comparison plots were keys to implementing strip-till for Minnesota farmer Harmon Wilts Running RTK autosteer, testing different setups & creating comparison plots were keys to implementing strip-till for Minnesota farmer Harmon Wilts

]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6945-capturing-early-success-with-strip-till-a-5-year-plan-for-proving-it-works http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6945 Since 2024, Huma has largely focused on the turf and ornamental market with Gro-Power branded products, based on heavy demand. Since 2024, Huma has largely focused on the turf and ornamental market with Gro-Power branded products, based on heavy demand. 

]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:41:24 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6946-huma-enters-granular-fertilizer-market http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6946 Web-exclusive content for this issue includes: Strip-Till Equipment Videos Strip-Till Farmer Multimedia Strip-Till Farmer’s Best of the Web Web-exclusive content for this issue includes:

• Strip-Till Equipment Videos
• Strip-Till Farmer Multimedia
• Strip-Till Farmer’s Best of the Web

]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6953-online-extras-fall-2026-issue http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6953 Longtime crop consultant breaks down basics of coulters, shanks & knives Longtime crop consultant breaks down basics of coulters, shanks & knives

]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6952-choosing-the-right-equipment-for-your-strip-till-operation http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6952 Hundreds exchange moneymaking ideas at 13th annual educational event in Springfield, Ill. Hundreds exchange moneymaking ideas at 13th annual educational event in Springfield, Ill.

]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6950-strip-till-conference-delivers-lessons-learned-from-the-field-and-mind http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6950 Equipment experts pay attention to combine calibration, cutting components & concaves for more clean grain in the tank & more dollars in the bank Equipment experts pay attention to combine calibration, cutting components & concaves for more clean grain in the tank & more dollars in the bank

]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6949-3-ways-to-boost-harvest-payday http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6949 Dozens of companies showcase new strip-till innovations at the nation’s largest outdoor farm show Dozens of companies showcase new strip-till innovations at the nation’s largest outdoor farm show

]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6948-5-big-things-from-the-farm-progress-show http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6948 What happens when beneficial microbes establish within a plant—and why that relationship is central to ENAI’s approach to biologicals. Brought to you by Indigo Agriculture. What happens when beneficial microbes establish within a plant—and why that relationship is central to ENAI’s approach to biologicals. Brought to you by Indigo Agriculture.

]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6940-how-endophytes-help-protect-crop-potential http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6940 Purdue researchers put planter technology to the test by comparing a modern Case IH 2150 planter to a 30-year-old John Deere 7200. Purdue researchers put planter technology to the test by comparing a modern Case IH 2150 planter to a 30-year-old John Deere 7200.

]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/blogs/1-covering-strip-till/post/6939-30-year-old-planter-matches-modern-tech-on-yield-so-why-upgrade http://www.striptillfarmer.com/blogs/1/post/6939 This Week's Lineup: Farmer Strip-Tills Soybeans, Happy with Results Strip-Till Can Solve Pain at the Pump Fall vs. Spring: Comparing 3 Strip-Till Fertility Programs 5 Cover Crop Myths Busted! Observing Strip-Till Trends from Space This Week's Lineup:

• Farmer Strip-Tills Soybeans, Happy with Results
• Strip-Till Can Solve Pain at the Pump
• Fall vs. Spring: Comparing 3 Strip-Till Fertility Programs
• 5 Cover Crop Myths Busted!
• Observing Strip-Till Trends from Space

]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2026 03:00:39 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6937-strip-till-highlights-october-20-2026 http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6937 The long list of more than two-dozen speakers at the 35th annual NNTC, slated for Jan. 13-15 in downtown Indianapolis, includes veteran no-tillers/strip-tillers, experienced agronomists and researchers and knowledgeable equipment experts with practical experience who can help attendees solve their most difficult challenges. The long list of more than two-dozen speakers at the 35th annual NNTC, slated for Jan. 13-15 in downtown Indianapolis, includes veteran no-tillers/strip-tillers, experienced agronomists and researchers and knowledgeable equipment experts with practical experience who can help attendees solve their most difficult challenges.

]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6944-35th-no-till-conference-has-strip-till-flavor http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6944 Ag PhD host & strip-till veteran Brian Hefty links soil tests to yields to precisely feed crops. Ag PhD host & strip-till veteran Brian Hefty links soil tests to yields to precisely feed crops.

]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6943-learn-to-read-your-soil-tests-and-save-thousands-on-fertility http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6943 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. 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. 

]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/blogs/1-covering-strip-till/post/6941-strip-tillers-join-forces-for-cleaner-water-stronger-future http://www.striptillfarmer.com/blogs/1/post/6941 This table from Penn State Extension summarizes common fall herbicide options for small grains and the "best bets" for common problem weeds. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6938-herbicide-recommendations-for-winter-small-grains http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6938