Nutrient Management

Applications Open for PFI Program That Helps Cover Crops Pencil Out

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In 2025, more than 2,400 farmers received $10 million in PFI cost-share to plant cover crops on more than 900,000 acres.

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.

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.

‘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.

AgroLiquid Expands Manufacturing and Distribution Network

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The Lake City, Fla. facility is designed to support more efficient delivery, improve product availability and help the company meet demand during key points in the growing season.

Radicle Agronomics Announces New GeoKnife Soil Sampling Tool

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

GeoKnife takes a cross section of the soil at a controlled depth, reducing the noise that can be created by nutrient stratification and hot zones created by banded fertilizer.

Why Strip-Till Wins Agronomically, Environmentally & Economically

kdowning@lessitermedia.com — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Bill Preller says strip-till is the future of farming because he believes it’s the only soil management practice that optimizes agronomics, environmental concerns and economics in most soil types.

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.

Switching Up Strip-Till Fertility in Fall & Spring

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Mark Schleisman switches fertilizing strategies based on the season.

How Many Pounds of Nitrogen Do Corn Plants Use to Make 1 Bushel?

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:00:00 -0400

How many pounds of nitrogen do corn plants use to make one bushel of corn? If you use the 10-bushel per 1,000 plants ratio, then it takes roughly 100 plants to make a bushel. How much nitrogen do those 100 plants need?

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-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.

Studying Your Strip-Tilled Soils

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Brian Herbek is a big believer in the 4R philosophy: right source, right rate, right time and right place.

Verdesian's CROP+ Gets Biostimulant Certification from The Fertilizer Institute

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Verdesian now holds three Biostimulant Certifications from TFI, reinforcing the company’s position as a technology-driven leaderin the biostimulant space.

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.

Identifying Nutrient Deficiency Symptoms in Soybeans

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

K-State Extension nutrient management specialist Dorivar Ruiz Diaz shares several tips for identifying various nutrient deficiencies in soybeans this growing season.

[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.

Rebuilding a Conservation Minded Fertility Program

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Constantly evaluating the form, rates and placement of nutrients can make the difference between profitability and not farming at all.

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.

Strip-Tiller Follows His ‘Why’ on Path to Nutrient Use Efficiency

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

Jeff Herrold grows corn and soybeans across 3,500 acres, 70% of which are irrigated, near Wanatah, Ind., just 25 miles south of Lake Michigan.

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."

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.

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.

Building a Balanced Plate at the Strip-Till Buffet

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Brian Herbek shares fertility tips for feeding plants the right diet, explains how to increase nutrient use efficiency and clears up common misconceptions about strip-till nutrient management.

Bin-Busting Tips from Strip-Till Yield Champs

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400

From nutrient placement and residue management to hybrid selection, timing and technology, these strip-till yield champs discuss what’s working on their road to 300 bushels.

Fixing the Leaks in Your Strip-Till Nutrient Management Plan

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400

The strip-till dream team of Chris Perkins, 2024 Strip-Till Innovator and Best Speaker Award recipient, and Chris Kasten, soil test data analyst and co-founder of Agrimodis, share how they’re rethinking the traditional approach to strip-till nutrient management and plant testing.

New Members of CTIC Hall of Fame Inducted

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The honors came during the 19th annual Conservation in Action Tour in Raleigh, N.C.

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.

Maximizing Yield, Profit & Soil Health: An Agronomist’s Take on Having Your Cake & Eating It Too

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Joe Ailts, an independent agronomist and farmer from Deer Park, Wis., believes the best agronomic decisions come from understanding your specific fields, goals and constraints.