Soil Health

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.

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.

Farmers and Nature to Benefit from Newly Launched Agroforestry Project

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and partners today announced the launch of the Expanding Agroforestry Project (EAP), an effort to help U.S. farmers strengthen their operations, diversify revenue, and improve land health.

Capturing the Benefits of Bio Strip-Till

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Havana, N.D., strip-tiller commits to cover crops, intercropping & bio-till to achieve soil health & carbon-building goals.

Trump’s Executive Order Prioritizes Precision Ag, Regenerative Farming

jdobberstein@lesspub.com — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Jonathan Lundgren, founder of the Ecdysis Foundation, along with Clarksville, Ind. no-tiller Rick Clark, Bluffton, Ga., rancher Will Harris and Foxholm, N.D. farmer Brendon Bock were on hand last Friday as Trump signed the order, which said funding should be “significantly increased” for regenerative agriculture practices, research and education.

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.

Knowing Your Strip-Tilled Soils: New Ways to Interpret Soil Health

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Advancements in soil health testing are giving strip-tillers a better understanding of what’s going on beneath the surface.

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."

Farmers Hit the Road for Strip-Till Learning & Networking

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

Alan Kraus was all in on no-till for 25 years on his dairy farm in central Wisconsin. But strip-till started to pique his interest shortly after he moved to Minnesota 10 years ago.

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.

[Video] Strip-Till vs. Conventional: Side-By-Side Comparison Shows Major Differences

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

2026 Strip-Till Innovator Robert Boyle checks in from one of his custom fields in Coolidge, Ariz., for a true side-by-side comparison between a strip-tilled field and a conventionally tilled field.

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.

Putting Strip-Till to the Test with Only 7 Inches of Rain!

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Robert Boyle, the recipient of the 2026 Strip-Till Innovator Award, deals with drought conditions every year in Coolidge, Ariz.

How Are You Using Biologicals on Your Farm? We’d Like to Know

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

If you’re using biostimulants, bioherbicides or biofertilizers on your farm, we’d would love to hear how you’re using these products on your farm, what successes you’re having and what challenges you’ve run across.

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.

Listen to the 2026 Growing Season Farm Playlist

mvogel@lesspub.com — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:11:11 -0400

Hop in the cab, hit shuffle and enjoy these songs that all have something to do with farming. Some of them are directly farming related like Luke Bryan's "Rain Is a Good Thing." Other's might be more subtle like Jason Isbell's song "Grown," which isn't necessarily about agriculture but the title involves things (or people) that grow.

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.

[Video] Strip-Till Soil Transformation: ‘15 Years Ago, There Never Would’ve Been a Worm on This Place’

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

2026 Strip-Till Innovator Robert Boyle is pleasantly surprised to find a worm as he digs into one of his fields in Coolidge, Ariz. “That’s a trophy right there,” says Boyle, who transformed his soil structure with years of strip-till, cover crop mixes and diverse crop rotations.

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.

NRCS Promises Farmers Will See Modernized Approach

jdobberstein@lesspub.com — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

NRCS Chief Colton L. Buckley told No-Till Farmer he is prioritizing field staff to improve field engagement and technical expertise.

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.

Free Tool Helps Growers See Impact of Regenerative Practices on Drought Resilience

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

As drought risk intensifies across U.S. farmland, the Soil Health Institute (SHI) has launched a new, science-based tool to help farmers and advisors understand how soil health management can improve water availability and crop resilience.

[Video] Conservation a Top Priority for 2026 Strip-Till Innovator

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

We head inside the office of 2026 Strip-Till Innovator Robert Boyle in Coolidge, Ariz. Boyle details the Conservation Farmer Award he received from all the conservation districts in the state and explains why conservation is always at the forefront in his strip-till operation.

[Video] Action-Packed Strip-Till Field: Corn, Triticale, Cover Crops, Twins Rows & Autonomy

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

2026 Strip-Till Innovator Robert Boyle gives us the rundown on one of his more complex strip-tilled fields in Coolidge, Ariz. Boyle harvested triticale, oats, peas, vetch, clovers and kale for silage in mid-February, then strip-tilled corn into it.

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.

NRCS Announces $65 Million for Conservation Innovation Grants

Wed, 27 May 2026 13:08:22 -0400

USDA today announced the availability of $65 million this year for new tools, approaches, practices and technologies to further natural resource conservation on private lands through the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program.

CTIC Seeking Participants for New Mentoring Program

Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Through Success from the Ground Up, Cargill provides financial support to soil health organizations focused on providing access to training and technical information that can help remove barriers for row crop farmers who want to rebuild the health of their soils, plant cover crops, and make better use of their water. 

Sand County Foundation Launches Learning Cohort for Farmers, Ranchers

Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Sand County Foundation is launching a peer-based conservation learning cohort program for farmers and ranchers in four Midwestern states.