Seeding & Planting

[Podcast] What the Top Strip-Tillers Are Doing to Boost Profitability

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, we break down the biggest strip-till equipment, fertilizer and cover crop trends in the U.S.

Video of the Week: Strip-Tiller Gets Creative with Custom-Built Interseeder

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400

In the Conservation Ag Update Video of the Week, Strip-Till Innovator Melissa Shaw from SKS Farm gives us an up-close look at a custom-built interseeder that she and her husband Ryan use to plant all their cover crops in Marlette, Mich.

New Cash Crop Gives Soils a Boost

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Bio Till Cover Crops, Ross Bishop explains how Kernza is giving his soils a boost in Jackson, Wis.

Strip-Till Conference Delivers Lessons Learned from the Field & Mind

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Hundreds exchange moneymaking ideas at 13th annual educational event in Springfield, Ill.

30-Year-Old Planter Matches Modern Tech on Yield. So Why Upgrade?

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Purdue researchers put planter technology to the test by comparing a modern Case IH 2150 planter to a 30-year-old John Deere 7200.

Tough Soils Require Management Shift, Stubborn Persistence

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

"Our heavy clay soils are among our greatest farm management challenges. They’re also vaults holding exceptionally valuable production rewards," Rodman Lott says.

[Podcast] 100,000 Acres of Strip-Till Lessons with Joey Hanson

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, longtime strip-tiller Joey Hanson shares key observations form his 3-state strip-till journey.

Cereal Rye, Shallow Strip-Till a Winning Combo in Central Illinois

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Speaking of cover crops, Josh Sullivan’s been reaping the benefits of cereal rye since 2019 in central Illinois. He seeds the rye on fields going from strip-tilled corn to no-tilled soybeans.

Find the Strip-Till Sweet Spot in Cereal Rye

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

"Strip-tillers need to allow time for the cover to grow in the fall before strip-tilling, but you must strip-till before there’s too much growth, or the rye doesn’t get buried in the strips very well," says strip-tiller Ed Roodzant.

Cover Crops, Grazing & Wood Chips Part of Award-Winning Conservation Formula

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Bio Till Cover Crops, Bob and Robby Jewell explain how they incorporate wood chips, cover crops and rotational grazing into their Leopold Conservation Award-Winning system in northeast Iowa.

How Deep Can You Seed Cereal Rye & Winter Wheat?

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

"Do not be afraid to seed winter wheat to a depth of 2.5 inches and winter rye to a depth of 3-plus inches," says Jochum Wiersma in this Univ. of Minnesota Extension blog.

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.