Equipment

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, slashes inputs with strip-till & cover crops in ‘dry country’

Father-Son Duo Keeps it Simple with Strip-Till

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

Two-pass system pays dividends across multiple soil types

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.

Cover Crops, Strip-Till Spark Desert Soil Revival

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 29 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Titan International, we pay a visit to Strip-Till Innovator Robert Boyle’s farm in Coolidge, Ariz., for an up-close look at how he’s transforming his soils with cover crops and diverse rotations.

Strip-Till & Cover Crops Bring Soil Back to Life in Dry Country

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Thu, 28 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

“For the first shovel out of the ground to find an earthworm, that’s just unheard of in Arizona,” Robert Boyle says. Managing editor Noah Newman shares more observations from his visit with the Strip-Till Innovator in Coolidge, Ariz.

MASCHIO GASPARDO Opens Its First Full Line Store in North America

Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The Group’s fifth Full Line Store worldwide opened on May 22, 2026, in partnership with Roc-Pit Equipment LLC. Located in the heart of the American Corn Belt, the new dealership brings the full MASCHIO GASPARDO range to North American farmers.

Ag Leader Introduces Z-Row Integrated Row Guidance for Combines

Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

By eliminating the need for additional displays, controllers, or complex setup, the system helps operators stay focused during a demanding time of the year.

Video of the Week: Quintuple Biopass 2.0

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Thu, 21 May 2026 01:00:00 -0400

We're headed back to Iowa now for our Video of the Week. Zack Smith fills us in on his latest experiment with his custom-built twin-row planter.

Growers Use Drones to Improve Early-Season Scouting, Decision-Making

Fri, 15 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

UAV-based early-season scouting offers a practical, scalable way to assess soil variability, plant stand count, and early germination. However, the effectiveness of drone-based scouting also depends on image resolution.

Farmers Slash Inputs by $170 Per Acre with No-Till & ‘Neighborly Grazing’

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 15 May 2026 01:00:00 -0400

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Titan International, Latimer, Iowa no-tillers Landon and Anne Plagge describe the soil health practices that propelled them to the 2025 Leopold Conservation Award, including a unique cover crop grazing system.

New Program Incentivizes & Promotes Strip-Till Adoption in Michigan

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The Accessing Subsidized Strip-Till Equipment Trial (ASSET) program offers farmers about $52 per acre if fully enrolled — $32.60 per acre for cover crops and $19.32 per acre for strip-till.