Strip-Till Farmer

Switching Up Strip-Till Fertility in Fall & Spring

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Mark Schleisman switches fertilizing strategies based on the season.

Strip-Till Highlights: July 21, 2026

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400

This Week's Lineup:

Planting 9-Way Cover Crop Mix in July
Michigan State Hosting Strip-Till Field Day
Letting Go of Tillage: The 7 Stages of Grief
4 Big Questions When Getting Started with Strip-Till
Exploring How Long-Term Soil Health Pays

How Many Pounds of Nitrogen Do Corn Plants Use to Make 1 Bushel?

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:00:00 -0400

How many pounds of nitrogen do corn plants use to make one bushel of corn? If you use the 10-bushel per 1,000 plants ratio, then it takes roughly 100 plants to make a bushel. How much nitrogen do those 100 plants need?

Planting Tips for Muddy Conditions

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Today’s planter technology allows seeding in much wetter conditions than many thought was possible 20 years ago.

Yetter Farm Equipment & Martin-Till Announce GBGI Partnership

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Yetter Farm Equipment, Martin-Till, and GBGI are collaborating to allow farmers and dealers to purchase GBGI planter replacement parts directly from Yetter Farm Equipment & Martin-Till.

National Strip-Tillage Conference 2026 Countdown: July

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Check out the latest National Strip-Tillage Conference updates, with just 2 weeks to go until the 13th annual event!

Utilizing an Autonomous Livestock Barn with Strip-Till Corn

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Trying to create more with less is what drove strip-tiller Zack Smith to experiment with the “weird stuff” on his farm in Lake Mills, Iowa.

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

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400

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.

Strip-Till Cropping & Business Insights

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Lessiter Media Welcomes Veteran Media Sales Leader Dale Jackman

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:29:51 -0400

Jackman will work with customers to develop integrated marketing programs across the company's industry-leading brands, digital platforms and live events.

The Nature Conservancy Hosting Strip-Till Field Day

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:00:00 -0400

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and Michigan Sugar Company will host a field day on Wednesday, July 22 in Kawkawlin Township, Mich.

Sabanto Takes Autonomy ‘Leap’ With Bayer Investment

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Craig Rupp says the investment from Leaps by Bayer validates the direction Sabanto is headed and adds credibility to its product, marking a shift from asking “if” autonomy will work in agriculture to asking “when” it will be widely available.

Studying Your Strip-Tilled Soils

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Brian Herbek is a big believer in the 4R philosophy: right source, right rate, right time and right place.

General Mills, ADM, Walmart Partnering to Accelerate Regenerative Agriculture

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Initial projects, with technical assistance from American Farmland Trust and Ducks Unlimited, will deliver demonstrable improvements in soil health, water quality and carbon sequestration, offering a model for cross-sector collaboration.

Strip-Till Highlights: July 14, 2026

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400

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

Verdesian's CROP+ Gets Biostimulant Certification from The Fertilizer Institute

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Verdesian now holds three Biostimulant Certifications from TFI, reinforcing the company’s position as a technology-driven leaderin the biostimulant space.

Using Precision Tools in Common Software Platforms

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

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

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Herbicide Application Guidelines in High Temperatures

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Much of Kansas experienced relatively cool, wet weather throughout most of June. However, temperatures climbed quickly this week, and the 30-day forecast from the Climate Prediction Center indicates an increased probability of warmer-than-normal temperatures across most of Kansas. If you are planning herbicide applications, here are some things to consider when applying herbicides during hot weather.

Corn & Soybean Weed Control in July: Herbicide Options Dwindling

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Vertical Tillage Product Roundup 2026

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Check out the latest vertical tillage innovations from some of the industry's leading suppliers.

Tar Spot Spreading, Strip-Tillers Should Be Scouting Corn

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

As the summer growing season unfolds, cases of tar spot in corn have been confirmed in multiple states across the Corn Belt. Growers should be scouting and preparing to make important decisions about whether to treat fields, experts say.

Identifying Nutrient Deficiency Symptoms in Soybeans

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

K-State Extension nutrient management specialist Dorivar Ruiz Diaz shares several tips for identifying various nutrient deficiencies in soybeans this growing season.

Father-Son Duo Keeps it Simple with Strip-Till

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Two-pass system pays dividends across multiple soil types

Strip-Till Highlights: July 7, 2026

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:00:03 -0400

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

USDA Launches New FSA Online Scheduling Tool for Farmers, Ranchers

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Following a successful pilot program, FSA is now using a digital appointment platform across the agency to allow producers to make farm program or farm loan appointments online at their convenience.

Farmers and Nature to Benefit from Newly Launched Agroforestry Project

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and partners today announced the launch of the Expanding Agroforestry Project (EAP), an effort to help U.S. farmers strengthen their operations, diversify revenue, and improve land health.

Capturing the Benefits of Bio Strip-Till

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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

[Video] Four Farmers Share Top Takeaways from Strip-Till Conference Experience

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:44:20 -0400

Noah Newman checks in from Strip-Till Farmer headquarters with a special announcement about the upcoming National Strip-Tillage Conference, Aug. 6-7 in Springfield, Ill. Plus, a group of strip-tillers share their top takeaways from attending last year’s conference.

Strip-Till Farmer

Switching Up Strip-Till Fertility in Fall & Spring

Strip-Till Highlights: July 21, 2026

How Many Pounds of Nitrogen Do Corn Plants Use to Make 1 Bushel?

Planting Tips for Muddy Conditions

Yetter Farm Equipment & Martin-Till Announce GBGI Partnership

National Strip-Tillage Conference 2026 Countdown: July

Utilizing an Autonomous Livestock Barn with Strip-Till Corn

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

Strip-Till Cropping & Business Insights

Lessiter Media Welcomes Veteran Media Sales Leader Dale Jackman

The Nature Conservancy Hosting Strip-Till Field Day

Sabanto Takes Autonomy ‘Leap’ With Bayer Investment

Studying Your Strip-Tilled Soils

General Mills, ADM, Walmart Partnering to Accelerate Regenerative Agriculture

Strip-Till Highlights: July 14, 2026

Verdesian's CROP+ Gets Biostimulant Certification from The Fertilizer Institute

Using Precision Tools in Common Software Platforms

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

Herbicide Application Guidelines in High Temperatures

Corn & Soybean Weed Control in July: Herbicide Options Dwindling

Vertical Tillage Product Roundup 2026

Tar Spot Spreading, Strip-Tillers Should Be Scouting Corn

Identifying Nutrient Deficiency Symptoms in Soybeans

Father-Son Duo Keeps it Simple with Strip-Till

Strip-Till Highlights: July 7, 2026

USDA Launches New FSA Online Scheduling Tool for Farmers, Ranchers

Farmers and Nature to Benefit from Newly Launched Agroforestry Project

Capturing the Benefits of Bio Strip-Till

Top 10 Strip-Till Stories in June 2026

[Video] Four Farmers Share Top Takeaways from Strip-Till Conference Experience