Equipment

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

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — 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

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.

The Nature Conservancy Hosting Strip-Till Field Day

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — 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

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.

Father-Son Duo Keeps it Simple with Strip-Till

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

Two-pass system pays dividends across multiple soil types

[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-Till Machine Developer Offers Berm-Building Tips

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

While developing his own strip-till line, equipment maker learned some surprising things many strip-tillers should consider as they use major brands.

Build the Data Muscle Before Taking the Big Tech Leap

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

If a farmer doesn’t have reliable field data, clean boundaries (or a practical boundary strategy) and disciplined documentation, the most advanced technology in the world won’t deliver consistent results.

Next-Gen Strip-Till with Robots in the Rows

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Get a glimpse into the future of farming with Clint Brauer, Greenfield Robotics co-founder and head of innovation.

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.

Lessiter Media Loses Beloved Contributing Editor, Dan Crummett

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Proving Strip-Till Can Work Anywhere … Even in the Desert

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

2026 Strip-Till Innovator Robert Boyle revives soil and slashes inputs with strip-till and cover crops in "dry country."

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.

Over 100 Farmers Get Unexpected Strip-Till Crash Course

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

The 150-plus in attendance, including yours truly, didn’t expect strip-till to be the premier topic of conversation. But that expectation changed after walking into the Kinze Innovation Center.

Strip-Tillage Product Roundup 2026

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400

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

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.

FIRST LOOK: Kinze & Yetter Launch Falcon SF700 Strip-Till System

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Kinze and Yetter unveiled the new Falcon SF700 strip-till system at the Kinze Innovation Day in Williamsburg Iowa, Tuesday, June 23. Andy Thompson, strip-till product director for Yetter, and Todd Kniffen, senior VP of engineering, introduced the new unit to over 150 farmers in attendance.

Compeer Financial Discusses PepsiCo Partnership to Finance Strip-Till Equipment

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

On June 11, Compeer Financial announced it was teaming up with PepsiCo and other industry partners to offer a pilot leasing program for strip-till equipment, helping offset upfront financial costs for farmers implementing soil conservation practices on their farms.

[Video] Talking Technology with 2026 Strip-Till Innovator Robert Boyle

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Strip-Till Farmer managing editor Noah Newman goes 1-on-1 with 2026 Strip-Till Innovator Robert Boyle for a conversation about his usage of 360 RAIN, mixed fleets and the precision technology that’s giving him a winning edge in Coolidge, Ariz.

Why This 'Lone Wolf' Keeps Returning to the National Strip-Till Conference

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400

In this video, managing editor Noah Newman checks in with an update on the 2026 National Strip-Tillage Conference, which takes place Aug. 6-7 in Springfield, Ill. Newman catches up with Coolidge, Ariz., strip-tiller Robert Boyle, who explains why the conference is a must-attend for him every year.

[Video] 2026 Innovator Showcases His 3 Strip-Till Units

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

2026 Strip-Till Innovator Robert Boyle uses 3 different strip-till units (ETS, Orthman, Zimmerman) to accomplish various goals in different field conditions and soil types in Coolidge, Ariz. In this video, Boyle gives us an up-close look at the unique features of each machine.

Tips & Tricks to Get the Most Out of Your Strip-Till Equipment

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400

In this equipment-focused session, Mooberry covers the ins and outs of strip fresheners and details why farmers don’t need a “high-dollar setup” to get started with strip-till.

No-Tiller Plants Entire Corn Crop with Driverless Tractor

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Titan International, we catch up with young Kentucky no-tiller Quint Pottinger to see how he autonomously planted his entire crop in 2026.

My Strip-Till Journey: Lessons Learned from the Field & the Mind

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400

After more than 30 years in strip-till, Dean Sponheim has seen the wins, setbacks and hard lessons learned that only time can teach.

Compeer Financial Collaborates with PepsiCo to Provide Strip-Till Equipment Financing

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Compeer Financial is teaming up with PepsiCo and other industry partners to offer a pilot leasing program for strip-till equipment, helping offset upfront financial costs for farmers implementing soil conservation practices on their farms.

360 Yield Center Splits Into Two Brands: 360 RAIN for Adaptive Application, 360 YIELD for Retrofit Equipment

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400

After more than a decade of agricultural innovation, 360 Yield Center announced today a strategic brand restructuring that establishes two distinct divisional brands: 360 RAIN, focused on adaptive application, and 360 YIELD, focused on retrofit equipment upgrades.

Combine Headers Product Roundup 2026

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Check out the latest combine header innovations from some of the industry's leading suppliers.