Strip-Till Farmer Podcast

The Strip-Till Farmer podcast is brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment.

Since 1930, Yetter Farm Equipment has been providing farmers with profitable solutions. From residue management and fertilizer placement to seedbed preparation, our equipment is designed to maximize your inputs, save you time, and deliver a strong return on investment. Explore our full line of planter attachments, precision fertilizer placement options, strip-till units, and stalk rollers at yetterco.com. Let Yetter help you prepare your equipment lineup for success today.

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iTunes SoundCloud Pandora TuneIn Spotify Audible ]]> https://www.striptillfarmer.com/rss en-us [Podcast] James Hepp & the Lobe Rangers Put Strip-Till, Conservation in the Spotlight nnewman@lessitermedia.com Yetter Farm Equipment, we catch up with first-generation strip-tiller James Hepp in Rockwell City, Iowa.]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6566 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6566-podcast-james-hepp-and-the-lobe-rangers-put-strip-till-conservation-in-the-spotlight James Hepp.png [Podcast] 1-on-1 with Iowa Strip-Till Yield Champ Mark Schleisman nnewman@lessitermedia.com Yetter Farm Equipment, we get the inside scoop on the NCGA Yield Contest-Winning plot in Lake City, Iowa.]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6549 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6549-podcast-1-on-1-with-iowa-strip-till-yield-champ-mark-schleisman [Podcast] Strip-Till Nutrient Management Myth Busting with Brian Herbek nnewman@lessitermedia.com Yetter Farm Equipment, we catch up with Brian Herbek for a deep dive into his strip-till nutrient management strategies. ]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6528 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6528-podcast-strip-till-nutrient-management-myth-busting-with-brian-herbek 010_Brian-Herbek_JZ_0519.jpg NUTRIENT MANAGER. Deweese, Neb., strip-tiller, Brian Herbek, has been focused on getting the most out of his inputs after switching to strip-till in 2009 on his 1,900-acre corn and soybean operation. [Podcast] Strip-Till Farmer National Farm Machinery Show Recap nnewman@lessitermedia.com Yetter Farm Equipment, we’re headed to Louisville, Ky., for a recap of the National Farm Machinery Show. ]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6517 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6517-podcast-strip-till-farmer-national-farm-machinery-show-recap [Podcast] Improving Strip-Till Nutrient Distribution with Gary Zimmer nnewman@lessitermedia.com Yetter Farm Equipment, Gary Zimmer shares 50 years’ worth of biological farming experience to help strip-tillers examine their nutrient distribution in a new light.]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6472 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6472-podcast-improving-strip-till-nutrient-distribution-with-gary-zimmer [Podcast] Conservation & Chemistry: Ensuring Access to Critical Crop Protection Tools nnewman@lessitermedia.com Yetter Farm Equipment, we go 1-on-1 with Elizabeth Burns-Thompson, executive director of the Modern Ag Alliance.]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6456 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6456-podcast-conservation-and-chemistry-ensuring-access-to-critical-crop-protection-tools Burns.jpg [Podcast] Inside the Univ. of Illinois’ Massive Strip-Till Fertility Trial nnewman@lessitermedia.com Yetter Farm Equipment, Jared Fender, senior research specialist at the Univ. of Illinois Crop Physiology Lab, shares new insights from the first full year of a massive strip-till trial. ]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6425 Wed, 24 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6425-podcast-inside-the-univ-of-illinois-massive-strip-till-fertility-trial COULTER-VS-SHANK-Corn-planted.jpg COULTER VS. SHANK. Corn planted into spring strip-till using a coulter had a 69.7-degree root angle (L). The same hybrid planted into a spring strip with fertilizer placed at the bottom of the furrow using a shank had a 75.6-degree root angle (R). The wider angle with the shank was the opposite of what Jared Fender and the team at the Univ. of Illinois Crop Physiology Lab expected. Jared Fender [Podcast] Strip-Tiller Shares Recipe for 100-Bushel Soybeans nnewman@lessitermedia.com Yetter Farm Equipment, Bryan Severs, who no-tills non-GMO soybeans and strip-tills corn across 5,000 acres in Potomac, Ill., shares his program for raising high-yielding soybeans.]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6392 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6392-podcast-strip-tiller-shares-recipe-for-100-bushel-soybeans Soybeans-Emerge-in-Fall.png [Podcast] Finding Strip-Till Success in Multiple Locations with Luke Koffman nnewman@lessitermedia.com Yetter Farm Equipment, we sit down with Illinois custom strip-tiller Luke Koffman.]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6371 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6371-podcast-finding-strip-till-success-in-multiple-locations-with-luke-koffman [Podcast] Strip-Till Farmer Road Trip Uncovers New Toolbars, Attachments & Technology nnewman@lessitermedia.com Yetter Farm Equipment, get the scoop on the latest strip-till tools, technology and trends that we uncovered during our recent travels. ]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6345 Sat, 08 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6345-podcast-strip-till-farmer-road-trip-uncovers-new-toolbars-attachments-and-technology [Podcast] Young Farmers Panel: First-Generation Strip-Tiller James Hepp & Leopold Award Recipient Joel Reddick nnewman@lessitermedia.com Yetter Farm Equipment, technology editor Noah Newman sits down with young farmers James Hepp and Joel Reddick for a discussion about their strip-till and no-till systems, and the challenges they face as young farmers. ]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6315 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6315-podcast-young-farmers-panel-first-generation-strip-tiller-james-hepp-and-leopold-award-recipient-joel-reddick [Podcast] Strip-Till, Covers Help Basse’s Farms Overcome Historic Flooding nnewman@lessitermedia.com Yetter Farm Equipment, we’re headed to Basse’s Farms in Colgate, Wis., for Pumpkin Fest 2025!]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6295 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6295-podcast-strip-till-covers-help-basses-farms-overcome-historic-flooding [Podcast] Residue Challenges Inspire Strip-Tiller to Build Combine Attachment nnewman@lessitermedia.com Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Environmental Tillage Systems (ETS), we’re headed to Walnut, Ill., to catch up with strip-tiller Tanner Schoff.]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6271 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6271-podcast-residue-challenges-inspire-strip-tiller-to-build-combine-attachment [Podcast] Strip-Tilling in Poorly Drained Soils with Westin Arseneau nnewman@lessitermedia.com Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Environmental Tillage Systems (ETS), Westin Arseneau explains how strip-till boosts his efficiency and profitability in the challenging soils of his east central Illinois farm. ]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6249 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6249-podcast-strip-tilling-in-poorly-drained-soils-with-westin-arseneau strips.jpeg [Podcast] A Strip-Till Origin Story with Rich Follmer nnewman@lessitermedia.com Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Environmental Tillage Systems (ETS), we catch up with the “Grandfather of Strip-Till” Rich Follmer.]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6234 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6234-podcast-a-strip-till-origin-story-with-rich-follmer [Podcast] What the Numbers Say About Strip-Till Compared to Other Systems nnewman@lessitermedia.com Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Environmental Tillage Systems (ETS), technology editor Noah Newman breaks down everything you can expect at the upcoming 2025 National Strip-Tillage Conference in Iowa City.]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6195 Fri, 15 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6195-podcast-what-the-numbers-say-about-strip-till-compared-to-other-systems [Podcast] Exploring Compaction Contributors & Solutions in Strip-Till Systems nnewman@lessitermedia.com Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Environmental Tillage Systems (ETS), Understanding Ag consultant Brian Dougherty gets to the root of compaction.]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6167 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6167-podcast-exploring-compaction-contributors-and-solutions-in-strip-till-systems Compaction Diagram DeJong Hughes.png [Podcast] Speakers, Attendees Share Expectations & Lessons Learned at Strip-Till Conference nnewman@lessitermedia.com Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Environmental Tillage Systems (ETS), technology editor Noah Newman breaks down everything you can expect at the upcoming 2025 National Strip-Tillage Conference in Iowa City.]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6154 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6154-podcast-speakers-attendees-share-expectations-and-lessons-learned-at-strip-till-conference [Podcast] Precision & Persistence: Strip-Till Insights from Innovator Ray Flickner nnewman@lessitermedia.com Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Environmental Tillage Systems (ETS), we pay a visit to 2025 Strip-Till Innovator Ray Flickner in Moundridge, Kan.]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6098 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6098-podcast-precision-and-persistence-strip-till-insights-from-innovator-ray-flickner Precision-&-Persistence--Strip-Till-Insights-from-Innovator-Ray-Flickner.png [Podcast] All-Star Panel Discusses State of Conservation Ag — Strip-Till, Cover Crops & More nnewman@lessitermedia.com Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Environmental Tillage Systems (ETS), we’re headed to Sioux Falls, S.D., for the Conservation in Action Tour and a special panel discussion about the state of soil conservation.]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6076 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6076-podcast-all-star-panel-discusses-state-of-conservation-ag-strip-till-cover-crops-and-more CIA panel.JPG [Podcast] 1-on-1 with Reigning Strip-Till Corn Yield Champion Galt Porter nnewman@lessitermedia.com Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Environmental Tillage Systems (ETS), we catch up with Mercer, Mo., strip-tiller Galt Porter for a conversation about his award-winning 405-bushel corn yield.]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6044 Fri, 16 May 2025 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6044-podcast-1-on-1-with-reigning-strip-till-corn-yield-champion-galt-porter [Podcast] Dairy Farmer Transforms Operation with Strip-Till nnewman@lessitermedia.com Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Environmental Tillage Systems, we catch up with Hatley, Wis., strip-tiller Mike Fischer as he gets ready to make spring strips.]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6011 Thu, 01 May 2025 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6011-podcast-dairy-farmer-transforms-operation-with-strip-till [Podcast] Making Your Strip-Till Operation More Rootworm-Resilient nnewman@lessitermedia.com Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Environmental Tillage Systems, we’re tackling one of the most common yield-robbing pests in the Corn Belt and beyond — corn rootworm.]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/5979 Wed, 16 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/5979-podcast-making-your-strip-till-operation-more-rootworm-resilient [Podcast] First-Generation Strip-Tiller Unlocks Multiple Cover Crop Benefits nnewman@lessitermedia.com Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Environmental Tillage Systems, first-generation strip-tiller James Hepp takes us inside his operation in Rockwell City, Iowa.]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/5934 Fri, 04 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/5934-podcast-first-generation-strip-tiller-unlocks-multiple-cover-crop-benefits [Podcast] What I’ve Learned from 30 Years of Strip-Till nnewman@lessitermedia.com Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, longtime strip-tiller Alan Madison shares his 8 keys to strip-till success and reveals the top takeaways from decades of on-farm trials in Walnut, Ill. ]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/5910 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/5910-podcast-what-ive-learned-from-30-years-of-strip-till Strip-Till Rig.jpg [Podcast] Q&A with Strip-Till Yield Champion David Hula nnewman@lessitermedia.com Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, Charles City, Va., strip-tiller David Hula shares the keys to his strip-till success.]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/5887 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/5887-podcast-q-and-a-with-strip-till-yield-champion-david-hula IMG_3670.jpeg [Podcast] Corn Roots, Tar Spot Solutions & New Strip-Till Tools at National Farm Machinery Show nnewman@lessitermedia.com Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, we’re headed inside the 2025 National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Ky.]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/5866 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/5866-podcast-corn-roots-tar-spot-solutions-and-new-strip-till-tools-at-national-farm-machinery-show [Podcast] Crafting a Strip-Till Playbook from Scratch with Yield Champ Eric Reed nnewman@lessitermedia.com Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, first-generation strip-tiller Eric Reed shares his formula for high yields with a limited budget in poor soils.]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/5855 Fri, 07 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/5855-podcast-crafting-a-strip-till-playbook-from-scratch-with-yield-champ-eric-reed [Podcast] What It Takes to Strip-Till 25,000 Acres in the Fall nnewman@lessitermedia.com Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, Shawn Olsen shares how he strip-tills his own 4,500-acres before custom strip-tilling another 20,000 acres in Hayti, S.D.]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/5833 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/5833-podcast-what-it-takes-to-strip-till-25-000-acres-in-the-fall [Podcast] Proving ‘It Won’t Work Here’ Wrong with Strip-Till, Cattle & Crop Rotations nnewman@lessitermedia.com Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, the jovial Jon Stevens gives us a peek inside his Rock Creek, Minn., strip-till operation. ]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/5810 Wed, 15 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/5810-podcast-proving-it-wont-work-here-wrong-with-strip-till-cattle-and-crop-rotations