Nutrient Management

[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.

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.

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.

Ducks Unlimited Honors The Mosaic Company with Corporate Conservation Achievement Award

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Ducks Unlimited (DU) is proud to announce The Mosaic Company and The Mosaic Company Foundation for Sustainable Food Systems (The Mosaic Company Foundation) as the 2025 joint recipients of the DU Corporate Conservation Achievement Award, honoring their exceptional commitment to conservation in North America.

Should You Apply More Sulfur if Your Nitrogen Rate Increases?

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This Univ. of Minnesota Extension blog addresses a common question for growers: If you crank up your nitrogen application rates, do you need to scale up your sulfur rates in tandem?

Strip-Till Strategies for Increasing Nutrient Use Efficiency

kdowning@lessitermedia.com — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:01:29 -0400

Jeff Herrold and his brother farm 3,500 acres near Wanatah, Ind., just 25 miles south of Lake Michigan. They grow corn and soybeans, including some seed corn and some organic corn and soybeans, on sandy and sandy loam soils. They irrigate 70% of their acres.

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.

Does Spring Application of Potash Impact Soybean Yield?

Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This research suggests that fall application is better to reduce the potential risk for yield reductions. If you must apply in the spring, keeping rates below 100 pounds of potash to avoid yield drag is a good idea.

Pivot Bio Relocates Headquarters to Minnesota, Strengthening Midwest Presence

Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Pivot Bio recently announced it has moved its corporate headquarters to Minneapolis, Minn., relocating from its prior headquarters in Berkeley, Calif.

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.

Keep an Eye on Nitrogen & Sulfur Interactions to Maximize Corn Yield

Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Purdue's Dan Quinn summarizes why nitrogen and sulfur are tightly linked in corn production, highlights key preliminary insights from recent research, and explains why understanding and managing the interaction between these two nutrients may be critical for optimizing nutrient management and yield potential moving forward.

How Micronutrients Can Help Unlock NPK ROI

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

As crop margins continue to tighten, growers want to see more from the fertility dollars they're already spending, and some agronomists say micronutrients deserve a closer look.

Strip-Till 101: Tips & Tricks from the Great Plains

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This article from Oklahoma State Extension explores how farmers are implementing and benefiting from strip-till in the region.

‘Most Innovative Folks You’ll Find’ Gathering at 2026 Strip-Till Conference

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

“The networking is one of the things I love most about the Strip-Till Conference,” says Zack Smith, who strip-tills in Lake Mills, Iowa. “The farmers attending this conference are some of the most innovative folks you’re going to find."

Reports: U.S. May Use Tariff Money to Boost Fertilizer Supply

jdobberstein@lesspub.com — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Agri-Pulse reported the Trump administration may spend billions of dollars to invest infrastructure and reshore fertilizer production back into America, citing Rollins’ comments during a recent House Appropriations subcommittee budget hearing.

Relay Cropping, New No-Till Drill Among Early #Plant26 Highlights

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0400

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Titan International, we share some #Plant26 highlights from across the U.S., including a young strip-tiller in Nebraska, a cutting-edge no-till drill in Pennsylvania and an innovative intercropping system in Indiana.

Tips for Managing P and K When Prices are High

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Farmers often ask if they can delay their P and K applications until next year, when prices may be lower. University of Missouri Extension state nutrient management specialist John Lory explains when that is or isn't a good idea.