Seeding & Planting

Seeding Basics are the Same on Every Farm

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The actions required to do a good job of no-till seed placement are the same whether you're planting corn or canola, farming clay or sand, working with high organic matter or low organic matter, or farming in Canada, South Dakota, or Colorado.

Farmer Eliminates White Mold Problem with Drywall Compost Mix in Soybeans

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, Allen Dornacker shares the benefits of using drywall in his compost mix in West Bend, Wis.

[Video] Fall Strip-Till 101: Patience is Key

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Dave Sender from Environmental Tillage Systems (ETS) shares some words of advice for farmers who are planning on making strips this fall.

[Video] Talking Short Corn, Strip-Till, Residue Management & Harvest Tips with No-Till Innovator Marion Calmer

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Go behind the scenes with No-Till Innovator Marion Calmer at the 2026 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, as he covers a variety of topics with managing editor Noah Newman.

[Video] Up-Close Look at Zimmerman 1630 Sidedress Bar

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Raymond Zimmerman, owner of Zimmerman Manufacturing, gives us a detailed look at the company’s 1630 sidedress bar at the 2026 Farm Progress Show.

Big Trends, Ideas Shaping the Future of No-Till, Cover Crops at Farm Progress Show

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, the No-Till Farmer editorial team shares their top conservation ag takeaways and observations at the 2026 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa.

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

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — 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.

5 Big Things to Check for When Shopping for Biologicals

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — 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.

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

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — 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.

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

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — 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.

LIVE From the Strip-Till Conference Workshop

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, managing editors Noah Newman and Mackane Vogel report from the National Strip-Tillage Conference pre-conference workshop at the Bayer Crop Science Research Farm in New Berlin, Ill.

How to Avoid Tunneling when Strip-Tilling

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Many growers aren’t receiving the most benefits from strip-till because they aren’t willing to experiment.

‘No Insecticides, No Fungicides’ for Leopold Conservation Award Recipients

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, Greg and Janis Thoren share how they’re eliminating insecticides and fungicides on their Leopold Conservation Award-winning operation in Stockton, Ill.

Strip-Tilling Continuous Corn

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Looking to save his soil and get more bang for the buck with inputs Bruce Yingling gave strip-till a shot 5 years ago.

[Podcast] Strip-Till Knowledge Sharing from All Over the U.S.

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, managing editor Noah Newman previews the upcoming National Strip-Tillage Conference, taking place Aug. 6-7 in Springfield, Ill.

Discovering America’s Entrepreneurial Spirit in Rural Illinois

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

"I recently took a business trip through Illinois and discovered some things about the ag industry and our nation's history along the way."

[Podcast] ‘Land Rich, Cash Poor’ Author Discusses Biggest Challenges Facing Farmers Today

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Thu, 23 Jul 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 first-generation strip-tiller James Hepp in Rockwell City, Iowa.

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.

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

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — 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.

Sabanto Takes Autonomy ‘Leap’ With Bayer Investment

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — 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.

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

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — 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-Tiller Shares Recipe for State Record Soybean Yield

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Boosting Soybean Yields with Strip-Till, Cover Crops & Early Planting

kdowning@lessitermedia.com — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:31 -0400

Beaver Dam, Wis., strip-tiller Ryan Nell believes that moving up soybean planting dates is the key to unlocking higher yields.

Kinze Innovation Day Showcases No-Till, Strip-Till Equipment

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

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.

Autonomy Takes the Wheel: Farmer Plants Corn Crop with Driverless Tractor

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

I spoke with Quint Pottinger, a young farmer from New Haven, Ky., the other day about some gutsy changes he made on his farm in 2025-2026.

Innovative Strip-Till Strategies to Boost the Bottom Line

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Longtime strip-tiller and no-tiller Marion Calmer returns to the NSTC stage to share the latest discoveries from his independent on-farm research in Alpha, Ill.

[Video] Strip-Till vs. Conventional: Side-By-Side Comparison Shows Major Differences

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

2026 Strip-Till Innovator Robert Boyle checks in from one of his custom fields in Coolidge, Ariz., for a true side-by-side comparison between a strip-tilled field and a conventionally tilled field.