Crop Protection

Greeneye Technology Plants Flag in North America with New HQ

jdobberstein@lesspub.com — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

We caught up with Keith Crow, general manager of North America at Greeneye, to talk about the goals for the company’s U.S. expansion, how the company’s technology is updated, and how new crops are added to its AI-enhanced platform.

Greeneye Technology Establishes North American Headquarters in Salina, Kansas Following Record Year

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400

The Salina headquarters will increase Greeneye’s capacity to serve its growing North American customer base, expand its team, and advance its technical roadmap.

Farmers Discuss 2026 Weed Challenges & Strategies

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400

With harvest underway in 12 of the top 18 corn-growing states, we asked growers in our Email Discussion Group — what were the biggest weed issues you encountered this year and how did you handle them?

Get Control of Fall-Emerged Marestail Before Next Spring

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In addition to an extended germination window, marestail can produce up to 200,000 seeds/plant, with approximately 80% of those seeds being able to germinate immediately after maturation.

Leverage Tank Mixes, Fall Herbicide Applications to Control Difficult Weeds in Strip-Till

mpaukner@lessitermedia.com — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Brian Hefty, strip-tiller and longtime host of the AgPhD agronomy show, believes weed problems are worse now than they were nearly three decades ago when he started his agronomy show.

How Cover Crops Respond to Various Herbicides

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A number of factors, including biological and biochemical characteristics of the plant, chemical characteristics of the herbicide, and weather conditions will influence cover crop response to herbicides.

[Podcast] Corn Belt Farmer Details Switch from Deep Strip-Till to Shallow Strip-Till

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, we head inside Josh Sullivan’s strip-till operation in Morrisonville, Ill.

[Podcast] Fighting Back Against Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN)

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, senior editor John Dobberstein goes 1-on-1 with Iowa State Univ. nematologist Greg Tylka.

Sudden Death Syndrome in Soybeans: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Management

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Symptoms of SDS are easily recognizable. SDS begins as small, bright, pale green to yellow circular spots on the leaves during late vegetative or early reproductive growth stages.

SCN Resistance Still Adapting, Diverse Control Methods Urged

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Analysis of the data reinforces the need for a more diversified approach to SCN management, says the SCN Coalition.

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.

Using Cover Crops to Fight Herbicide-Resistant Weeds

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400

"Cover crops are a key part of a systems-based approach to weed control."

Not Every Spot Is the Same: Identifying Corn Leaf Diseases

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Not every spot on a corn leaf means the same thing. From tar spot to corn stunt, learn the diagnostic clues that can help you correctly identify what is affecting your crop.

Consider Cereal Rye as Part of Your Strip-Till Weed Control System

mpaukner@lessitermedia.com — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A problem as complex as herbicide-resistant weeds requires a systems approach to solve, says Daniel H. Smith, nutrient and pest management program manager for the Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison.

Corteva to Launch Enclosa Herbicide This Fall

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The company says the new herbicide will provide the first-ever combination of a proprietary encapsulated acetochlor (Group 15) and cloransulam (Group 2) to control weeds with up to 4 weeks of residual activity.

InnerPlant Launches CropVoice for Disease Control in Soybeans & Corn

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

InnerPlant announced CropVoice Whole Farm, the 2027 version of its disease detection network that alerts corn and soy growers to fungal disease before symptoms are visible.

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!

No-Tillers, Strip-Tillers Interested in Biologicals, but Adoption Challenges Remain

jdobberstein@lesspub.com — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Herbicide Application Guidelines in High Temperatures

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Corn & Soybean Weed Control in July: Herbicide Options Dwindling

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Tar Spot Spreading, Strip-Tillers Should Be Scouting Corn

jdobberstein@lesspub.com — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

[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.

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.

How to Control the 3 Most Challenging Weeds in Strip-Till

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

Dynamic herbicide program, cover crops contribute to successful weed suppression

U.S. Supreme Court Sides with Bayer, Backs Federal Labeling

jdobberstein@lesspub.com — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Bayer, which acquired Monsanto several years ago, said lawyers are still analyzing the ruling but added the decision is, “good for science, farmers, and industries that depend on regulatory clarity for innovation,” in a statement posted to the company’s website.

A ‘Good Sense’ Approach to Plant & Soil Nutrition

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400

In his Strip-Till Conference debut, Brad Hobrock shares his "good sense, true systems approach” to plant and soil nutrition by putting nutrient roles, application timing and biology in the spotlight.

How Drones Can Complement Conventional Sprayers

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

While spray drones have multiple benefits, they should not necessarily be considered as a replacement for conventional ground-spraying, says Deepak Joshi in this Kansas State Extension article.

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.

Rovensa Next to Distribute Novonesis’ Biosolutions for Plant Health in the United States

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

Novonesis and Rovensa Next today announced a distribution agreement under which Rovensa Next will commercialize select Novonesis agricultural biosolutions in the United States, beginning with the 2027 growing season.