Strip-Till Farmer

Strip-Till Highlights: September 1, 2026

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This Week's Lineup:

Inside the Strip-Till Soil Health Bus Tour
Dry Conditions Could Lead to ‘Wildly Uneven Yields’ for Michigan Strip-Tiller
Strip-Till Pioneer Receives Hall of Fame Honor
Strip-Tilling with the MegaStripper
3 Farmers Competing on Survivor Season 51

Sudden Death Syndrome in Soybeans: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Management

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Symptoms of SDS are easily recognizable. SDS begins as small, bright, pale green to yellow circular spots on the leaves during late vegetative or early reproductive growth stages.

Examining the Benefits of Anhydrous Applications for Corn

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The N content of anhydrous ammonia is 82%, making it the most concentrated N fertilizer available, and therefore the most efficient with respect to its weight and the space it takes up, says Brad Carlson, nutrient management specialist, Univ. of Minnesota Extension.

And We're off ... to the Farm Progress Show!

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

We have a long list of new products, research and companies we’re planning to get the scoop on. We’ll do our best to report on everything, but if you can’t make it, is there anything you’d like us to cover?

Observations from a Field Day at Dornacker Prairie Acres

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400

"Last week, I accompanied Strip-Till Farmer managing editor Noah Newman to a field day hosted by Cedar Creek Farmers at Dornacker Prairie Acres in West Bend, Wis, and I saw some high-tech stuff there."

[Podcast] Getting Back to the Strip-Till Basics with Pete Youngblut

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, Pete Youngblut conducts a crash course on the boxes to check when implementing a strip-till system.

Navigating Psychological Barriers of Making Changes on the Farm

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400

After more than 30 years in strip-till and no-till, Dean Sponheim has seen the wins, setbacks and hard lessons learned that only time can teach.

Strip-Till Highlights: August 25, 2026

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0400

This Week's Lineup:

Unique Strip-Till Setup on Display at Field Day
1-on-1 with Strip-Till Soybean Record Holder
Fred Below’s Keys to High Corn Yields & a Big Mistake to Avoid
Farmer Checks 3 Big Boxes with Strip-Till Switch
‘I Guess We’ll Give This Strip-Till Thing Another Go…’

TerraBlaster Raises $12.5 Million to Increase Farm Yields Through Optimized Soil Nutrients

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

TerraBlaster's Blaster 1000 is a towed unit that opens a shallow trench and measures soil fertility as it moves, roughly twenty times per second, producing nutrient concentration maps at a resolution of 0.15 acres.

SCN Resistance Still Adapting, Diverse Control Methods Urged

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Analysis of the data reinforces the need for a more diversified approach to SCN management, says the SCN Coalition.

AI Advice Kills 25 Acres of Farmer’s Crop — Now What?

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Artificial intelligence has enormous potential in agriculture — to make farmers better managers, not replace them. AI can take enormous sets of data and make complex decisions a million times faster than farmers can. But these tools may not understand agronomy or context the way farmers do.

[Video] Nutrien eKonomics Platform Delivers Agronomic Expertise in One Spot

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Karl Wyant, director of agronomy at Nutrien, fills us in on the company’s new eKonomics platform, which delivers agronomic expertise, research and news in one convenient spot.

[Podcast] A Conversation with a Strip-Till Rookie & a Strip-Till Veteran

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, we catch up with a first-time National Strip-Tillage Conference attendee and a longtime attendee during a live recording at the 13th annual event in Springfield, Ill.

5 Big Things to Check for When Shopping for Biologicals

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, Planet Earth Agronomy co-founder Mitchell Fiene reveals a checklist for farmers to consider when shopping for biologicals.

Coulters vs. Shanks vs. Knives: Choosing the Right Strip-Till Equipment For Your Operation

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Strip-Till Hall of Famer Bill Preller breaks down the advantages and limitations of coulters, knives and shanks, and the strip-till scenarios where they each make the most sense.

Farm Progress Show Product Roundup 2026

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Check out the latest offerings from these Farm Progress Show exhibitors.

3 Big Lessons Learned from the Journey of a Legendary Innovator

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Before launching two revolutionary ag tech companies, Gregg Sauder was a struggling farmer who became an inventor out of necessity. He was never satisfied with the way equipment ran and always thought there was room for improvement.

Strip-Till Highlights: August 18, 2026

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400

This Week's Lineup:

Farmers Discuss Benefits, Challenges of Twin-Row Strip-Till
Hefty Brothers Compare Strip-Till & No-Till Systems
Making the ‘Business’ Case for Strip-Till
The Road to 100-Bushel Soybeans
The Road to 300-Bushel Corn

Mosaic Biosciences Launches New Product to Accelerate Crop Residue Breakdown

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400

As higher-yielding hybrids, no-till practices and continuous corn continue to increase residue levels, farmers are facing growing challenges that can narrow planting windows, reduce operational efficiency and hinder profit potential.

Case IH Expands Nutri-Tiller 1000 Strip-Till Bar with New 16-Row Configuration

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0400

"By offering the new 16-row folding mounted toolbar configuration on the Nutri-Tiller 1000 series, we are helping farmers cover more acres while improving soil health during a time where every minute counts,” said David Brennan, planter marketing manager at Case IH.

BASF Launches xarvio CONNECT 2.0 to Simplify Machine Data Exchange

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The device uses a USB connection and includes an integrated SIM card linked to a secure mobile network, creating a closed chain of communication between xarvio FIELD MANAGER and machinery terminals.

[Video] How Strip-Tillers are Boosting Soil Fertility with Dry & Liquid Humates

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:44:20 -0400

Fred Nichols, executive vice president for Huma, breaks down 3 humic-based solutions that are providing strip-tillers and no-tillers with a boost to their soils, cash crops and cover crops.

Longtime Attendee & First-Time Attendee Discuss Strip-Till Conference Takeaways

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0400

According to our numbers, 57% of the Strip-Till Conference audience consisted of first-time attendees. One of those first-timers was Kinze's Brad Niensteadt.

Strip-Tillers Receive Prestigious Environmental Stewardship Award

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Over the years, the Feikemas implemented basins and tiling to protect waterways and keep their fields from washing out, as well as implementing strip-till and no-till practices.

Reflections on a Week of Collaboration & Learning in Springfield, Ill.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Springfield has its share of attractions to visit, but it wasn’t tourism that attracted so many people to Springfield for the week. Rather, it was to meet with their like-minded peers who share a common goal of seeking a better way for their businesses and industry.

Applications Open for PFI Program That Helps Cover Crops Pencil Out

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In 2025, more than 2,400 farmers received $10 million in PFI cost-share to plant cover crops on more than 900,000 acres.

Strip-Till Event to Showcase Cost-Saving Practices for Minnesota Farmers

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

“With today’s economic pressures, farmers are looking for systems that improve efficiency without sacrificing productivity,” said Jodi DeJong-Hughes, UMN Extension Educator. “Strip-till is one option that’s showing strong results, and this event gives farmers a chance to see it in action before making decisions on their own operations.”

Strip-Till Highlights: August 11, 2026

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:00:58 -0400

This Week's Lineup:

Illinois Shares New Insights from Strip-Till Fertility Placement Trials
Standing Room Only at Strip-Till Conference Kickoff
Univ. of Minnesota Hosting Strip-Till Event
Ohio Farmer Juggles Strip-Till & Organic Practices
Over 40 Farmers Participate in Soil Health Bus Tour

Hundreds Swap Ideas, Strategies & Moneymaking Insights at 2026 National Strip-Tillage Conference

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:00:00 -0400

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.

Planting & Managing a High-Yielding Soybean Plot

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Wisconsin Soybean state record yield winner Kevin Klahn believes that earlier planted soybeans have much higher yield potential.