Strip-Till News https://www.striptillfarmer.com/rss en-us National Strip-Tillage Conference 2026 Countdown: July Constantly evaluating the form, rates and placement of nutrients can make the difference between profitability and not farming at all. Constantly evaluating the form, rates and placement of nutrients can make the difference between profitability and not farming at all.

]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6788 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6788-national-strip-tillage-conference-2026-countdown-july StripTillageConference_4c_2026_200px.png Utilizing an Autonomous Livestock Barn with Strip-Till Corn 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. http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6779 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6779-utilizing-an-autonomous-livestock-barn-with-strip-till-corn No-Till Innovator Keeps Planting Green After 60-Bushel Boost nnewman@lessitermedia.com 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. Yetter Farm Equipment, we get the scoop on the benefits of planting green with Jackson, Wis., no-tiller Ross Bishop.]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6785 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6785-no-till-innovator-keeps-planting-green-after-60-bushel-boost No-Till-Innovator-Keeps-Planting-Green-After-60-Bushel-Boost.png 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. 2025 Strip-Till Farmer Operational Benchmark Survey. Continue reading and check back weekly for the next set of valuable data.]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6073 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6073-strip-till-cropping-and-business-insights STF_Strip-Till Cropping & Business Insights_1080x567.png The Nature Conservancy Hosting Strip-Till Field Day nnewman@lessitermedia.com The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and Michigan Sugar Company will host a field day on Wednesday, July 22 in Kawkawlin Township, Mich. http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6786 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6786-the-nature-conservancy-hosting-strip-till-field-day Sabanto Takes Autonomy ‘Leap’ With Bayer Investment nnewman@lessitermedia.com 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. 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.

]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6784 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6784-sabanto-takes-autonomy-leap-with-bayer-investment Sabanto Planting1.jpg Strip-Till Highlights: July 14, 2026 nnewman@lessitermedia.com 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 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
]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6775 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6775-strip-till-highlights-july-14-2026 STF THIS WEEK.png 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. 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.

]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6774 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6774-helping-farmers-use-precision-tools-in-common-software-platforms precision+ag+discussion.jpg No-Tillers, Strip-Tillers Interested in Biologicals, but Adoption Challenges Remain jdobberstein@lesspub.com 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. http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6772 Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6772-no-tillers-strip-tillers-interested-in-biologicals-but-adoption-challenges-remain No-Tillers Strip-Tillers Interested in Biologicals but Adoption Challenges Remain-1.jpg The 2nd annual Ag Biologicals Benchmark Report published by No-Till Farmer found interest in these products is strong, but growers still have many questions. Adobe Stock Herbicide Application Guidelines in High Temperatures 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. 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.

]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6773 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6773-herbicide-application-guidelines-in-high-temperatures 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. http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6770 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6770-corn-and-soybean-weed-control-in-july-herbicide-options-dwindling weeds.webp Tar Spot Spreading, Strip-Tillers Should Be Scouting Corn jdobberstein@lesspub.com 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. http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6769 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6769-tar-spot-spreading-strip-tillers-should-be-scouting-corn EDDMapS.png Identifying Nutrient Deficiency Symptoms in Soybeans K-State Extension nutrient management specialist Dorivar Ruiz Diaz shares several tips for identifying various nutrient deficiencies in soybeans this growing season. http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6768 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6768-identifying-nutrient-deficiency-symptoms-in-soybeans Studying-the-Crop.jpg Father-Son Duo Keeps it Simple with Strip-Till nnewman@lessitermedia.com Two-pass system pays dividends across multiple soil types Two-pass system pays dividends across multiple soil types

]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6746 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6746-father-son-duo-keeps-it-simple-with-strip-till Wade Yingling uses a 16-row Case IH strip-till unit.jpg FALL STRIP-TILL. Wade Yingling uses a 16-row Case IH strip-till unit to make strips about 7 inches deep and apply anhydrous in the fall.  Wade Yingling Strip-Till Highlights: July 7, 2026 nnewman@lessitermedia.com 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 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
]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6766 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:00:03 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6766-strip-till-highlights-july-7-2026 STF THIS WEEK.png USDA Launches New FSA Online Scheduling Tool for Farmers, Ranchers 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. http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6767 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6767-usda-launches-new-fsa-online-scheduling-tool-for-farmers-ranchers images.jpg Capturing the Benefits of Bio Strip-Till Havana, N.D., strip-tiller commits to cover crops, intercropping & bio-till to achieve soil health & carbon-building goals. Havana, N.D., strip-tiller commits to cover crops, intercropping & bio-till to achieve soil health & carbon-building goals.

]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6753 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6753-capturing-the-benefits-of-bio-strip-till Joe Breker-Capturing the Benefits of Bio Strip-Till-1.jpg MOISTURE MANAGEMENT. Soybeans are planted into green and growing cover crop following wide-row corn. The cover crop is terminated when the alfalfa and cereal rye starts to bloom. Joe Breker Top 10 Strip-Till Stories in June 2026 In case you missed them, here are the items that have garnered the most interest from other farmers in the past month, June 2026. http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6762 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:45:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6762-top-10-strip-till-stories-in-june-2026 stf-top-10.png [Video] Four Farmers Share Top Takeaways from Strip-Till Conference Experience nnewman@lessitermedia.com 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. 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. 

]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6761 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:44:20 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6761-video-four-farmers-share-top-takeaways-from-strip-till-conference-experience Four-Farmers-Share-Top-Takeaways-from-Strip-Till-Conference-Experience.jpg Trump’s Executive Order Prioritizes Precision Ag, Regenerative Farming jdobberstein@lesspub.com Jonathan Lundgren, founder of the Ecdysis Foundation, along with Clarksville, Ind. no-tiller Rick Clark, Bluffton, Ga., rancher Will Harris and Foxholm, N.D. farmer Brendon Bock were on hand last Friday as Trump signed the order, which said funding should be “significantly increased” for regenerative agriculture practices, research and education. http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6760 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6760-trumps-executive-order-prioritizes-precision-ag-regenerative-farming Tom-Cotter-interseeding-blended-cover-crops-1.jpg Strip-Tiller Shares Recipe for State Record Soybean Yield nnewman@lessitermedia.com Each year the Klahns rotate on-farm yield, product and management tests through 4 adjacent 11-acre plots. Three are in corn and one is in soybeans allowing a 3-year set of strip-tilled corn production ahead of soybeans put in the fourth year behind a vertical tillage pass. http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6751 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6751-strip-tiller-shares-recipe-for-state-record-soybean-yield Kevin Klahn-Strip-Tiller Shares Recipe for State Record Soybean Yield-1.jpg 115 BUSHELS. Kevin Klahn dialed in a planting population of 165,000 seeds per acre in the contest-winning soybean plot after it received pre-plant fertility that included potash, sulfur and 0-46-0.  Kevin Klahn Strip-Till Highlights: June 30, 2026 nnewman@lessitermedia.com This Week's Lineup: 6th Gen Farmer’s Patience Pays Off with Strip-Till Iowa Farmer Shares Benefits of Strip-Till, Cover Crops A Surprising Strip-Till Equipment Reveal Farmers Share Thoughts on Strip-Till Conference Water Infiltration Demo Opens Eyes at Roots & Results Field Day Best of the Web This Week is brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment. This Week's Lineup:

  • 6th Gen Farmer’s Patience Pays Off with Strip-Till
  • Iowa Farmer Shares Benefits of Strip-Till, Cover Crops
  • A Surprising Strip-Till Equipment Reveal
  • Farmers Share Thoughts on Strip-Till Conference
  • Water Infiltration Demo Opens Eyes at Roots & Results Field Day

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]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6758 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:27 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6758-strip-till-highlights-june-30-2026 STF THIS WEEK.png Boosting Soybean Yields with Strip-Till, Cover Crops & Early Planting kdowning@lessitermedia.com Beaver Dam, Wis., strip-tiller Ryan Nell believes that moving up soybean planting dates is the key to unlocking higher yields. Beaver Dam, Wis., strip-tiller Ryan Nell believes that moving up soybean planting dates is the key to unlocking higher yields. 

]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6755 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:31 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6755-boosting-soybean-yields-with-strip-till-cover-crops-and-early-planting rc-upload-1782743734363-3-copy.png Rebuilding a Conservation Minded Fertility Program Constantly evaluating the form, rates and placement of nutrients can make the difference between profitability and not farming at all. Constantly evaluating the form, rates and placement of nutrients can make the difference between profitability and not farming at all.

]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6729 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6729-rebuilding-a-conservation-minded-fertility-program Add a little bit of body text.png 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. While developing his own strip-till line, equipment maker learned some surprising things many strip-tillers should consider as they use major brands.

]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6747 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6747-strip-till-machine-developer-offers-berm-building-tips Rex Bland-Strip-Till Berm-Building Tips-1.jpg MODEST BERMS. Running narrow knives at the same depth of the cutting coulter can produce optimum planting strips without producing excessively large soil aggregates, ensuring better seed-to-soil contact for improved germination and stand counts. Rex Bland Next-Gen Strip-Till with Robots in the Rows Get a glimpse into the future of farming with Clint Brauer, Greenfield Robotics co-founder and head of innovation. Get a glimpse into the future of farming with Clint Brauer, Greenfield Robotics co-founder and head of innovation. 

]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6728 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6728-next-gen-strip-till-with-robots-in-the-rows Clint Brauer.png Kinze Innovation Day Showcases No-Till, Strip-Till Equipment nnewman@lessitermedia.com On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Titan International, a big piece of equipment is unveiled at the Kinze Product Innovation Day in Williamsburg, Iowa. Titan International, a big piece of equipment is unveiled at the Kinze Product Innovation Day in Williamsburg, Iowa.]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6742 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6742-kinze-innovation-day-showcases-no-till-strip-till-equipment Kinze-Innovation-Day-Showcases-No-Till,-Strip-Till-Equipment.png Lessiter Media Loses Beloved Contributing Editor, Dan Crummett No-Till Farmer Editor Frank Lessiter said Dan made major contributions the magazine’s content for many years, first as a freelance writer before taking an expanded role at Lessiter Media in 2023 as a contributing editor. No-Till Farmer Editor Frank Lessiter said Dan made major contributions the magazine’s content for many years, first as a freelance writer before taking an expanded role at Lessiter Media in 2023 as a contributing editor.]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6754 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6754-lessiter-media-loses-beloved-contributing-editor-dan-crummett Dan Crummett.jpg How to Control the 3 Most Challenging Weeds in Strip-Till mpaukner@lessitermedia.com Dynamic herbicide program, cover crops contribute to successful weed suppression Dynamic herbicide program, cover crops contribute to successful weed suppression

]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6749 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6749-how-to-control-the-3-most-challenging-weeds-in-strip-till Systems Approach to Control Strip-Tills 3 Most Challenging Weeds-1.jpg Knowing Your Strip-Tilled Soils: New Ways to Interpret Soil Health Advancements in soil health testing are giving strip-tillers a better understanding of what’s going on beneath the surface. Advancements in soil health testing are giving strip-tillers a better understanding of what’s going on beneath the surface.

]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6727 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6727-knowing-your-strip-tilled-soils-new-ways-to-interpret-soil-health Kristen Veum .png