Strip-Till Farming 101 New to strip-till? Gather more about the basic principles of strip-till systems and how to overcome the initial challenges to successfully convert to the practice. You'll find stories of successful strip-tillers and their operations. Read how they overcame their challenges. Feeling overwhelmed? Start with these information-packed articles hand-picked by our editors: Banding vs. Broadcast: Nutrient Placement Benefits, Techniques & Management Veteran strip-tillers share proven payback and lessons learned with targeted, timed nutrient applications. 15 Time, Money & Stress-Saving Strip-Till Planting Tips Creating the ideal seedbed requires diligent residue management, the right precision tools and a willingness to get your hands dirty. 21 Strip-Till Fertility Tips for Feeding Plants the Right Diet Split nitrogen applications, determining the proper placement depth and doing below-ground root assessments are all part of a well-rounded fertility program. https://www.striptillfarmer.com/rss en-us Top 10 Strip-Till Stories in June 2026 In case you missed them, here are the items that have garnered the most interest from other farmers in the past month, June 2026. http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6762 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:45:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6762-top-10-strip-till-stories-in-june-2026 stf-top-10.png [Video] Four Farmers Share Top Takeaways from Strip-Till Conference Experience nnewman@lessitermedia.com 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. 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. 

]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6761 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:44:20 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6761-video-four-farmers-share-top-takeaways-from-strip-till-conference-experience Four-Farmers-Share-Top-Takeaways-from-Strip-Till-Conference-Experience.jpg Strip-Till Machine Developer Offers Berm-Building Tips While developing his own strip-till line, equipment maker learned some surprising things many strip-tillers should consider as they use major brands. While developing his own strip-till line, equipment maker learned some surprising things many strip-tillers should consider as they use major brands.

]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6747 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6747-strip-till-machine-developer-offers-berm-building-tips Rex Bland-Strip-Till Berm-Building Tips-1.jpg MODEST BERMS. Running narrow knives at the same depth of the cutting coulter can produce optimum planting strips without producing excessively large soil aggregates, ensuring better seed-to-soil contact for improved germination and stand counts. Rex Bland Father-Son Duo Keeps it Simple with Strip-Till nnewman@lessitermedia.com Two-pass system pays dividends across multiple soil types Two-pass system pays dividends across multiple soil types

]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6746 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6746-father-son-duo-keeps-it-simple-with-strip-till Wade Yingling uses a 16-row Case IH strip-till unit.jpg FALL STRIP-TILL. Wade Yingling uses a 16-row Case IH strip-till unit to make strips about 7 inches deep and apply anhydrous in the fall.  Wade Yingling Farmers Hit the Road for Strip-Till Learning & Networking nnewman@lessitermedia.com 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. 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.

]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6745 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6745-farmers-hit-the-road-for-strip-till-learning-and-networking Over 100 Farmers Get Unexpected Strip-Till Crash Course nnewman@lessitermedia.com 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. http://www.striptillfarmer.com/blogs/1/post/6740 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/blogs/1-covering-strip-till/post/6740-over-100-farmers-get-unexpected-strip-till-crash-course IMG_2580.jpg Showing Up for Strip-Till’s Team Sport mlessiter@lessitermedia.com “Ask not what your conference can do for you, but what you can do for your fellow conference-goer …” “Ask not what your conference can do for you, but what you can do for your fellow conference-goer …”

]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/blogs/1/post/6741 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/blogs/1-covering-strip-till/post/6741-showing-up-for-strip-tills-team-sport Loran Steinlage NSTC.jpg FIRST LOOK: Kinze & Yetter Launch Falcon SF700 Strip-Till System nnewman@lessitermedia.com 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. 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.

]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6737 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6737-first-look-kinze-and-yetter-launch-falcon-sf700-strip-till-system Falcon SF700.jpg Why This 'Lone Wolf' Keeps Returning to the National Strip-Till Conference nnewman@lessitermedia.com 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. 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. 

]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6722 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6722-why-this-lone-wolf-keeps-returning-to-the-national-strip-till-conference Boyle Soil.png Tips & Tricks to Get the Most Out of Your Strip-Till Equipment 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. http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6708 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6708-tips-and-tricks-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-strip-till-equipment Todd Mooberry.png My Strip-Till Journey: Lessons Learned from the Field & the Mind After more than 30 years in strip-till, Dean Sponheim has seen the wins, setbacks and hard lessons learned that only time can teach. After more than 30 years in strip-till, Dean Sponheim has seen the wins, setbacks and hard lessons learned that only time can teach.

]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6707 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6707-my-strip-till-journey-lessons-learned-from-the-field-and-the-mind Dean Sponheim-2.png Compeer Financial Collaborates with PepsiCo to Provide Strip-Till Equipment Financing 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. http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6714 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6714-compeer-financial-collaborates-with-pepsico-to-provide-strip-till-equipment-financing Compeer Strip-Till.png Top 10 Strip-Till Stories in May 2026 In case you missed them, here are the items that have garnered the most interest from other farmers in the past month, May 2026. http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6681 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6681-top-10-strip-till-stories-in-may-2026 stf-top-10.png CTIC Seeking Participants for New Mentoring Program 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. 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. 

]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6670 Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6670-ctic-seeking-participants-for-new-mentoring-program Cargill_CTIC.png Top 10 Strip-Till Stories in April 2026 In case you missed them, here are the items that have garnered the most interest from other farmers in the past month, April 2026. http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6643 Fri, 01 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6643-top-10-strip-till-stories-in-april-2026 stf-top-10.png Strip-Till 101: Tips & Tricks from the Great Plains This article from Oklahoma State Extension explores how farmers are implementing and benefiting from strip-till in the region. This article from Oklahoma State Extension explores how farmers are implementing and benefiting from strip-till in the region. 

]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6631 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6631-strip-till-101-tips-and-tricks-from-the-great-plains Figure 1.jpg Figure 1. Soil temperature at 2 inches (seeding depth) in the row in strip-till and no-till treatments. ‘Most Innovative Folks You’ll Find’ Gathering at 2026 Strip-Till Conference nnewman@lessitermedia.com “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." “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."

]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6627 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6627-most-innovative-folks-youll-find-gathering-at-2026-strip-till-conference Strip-Till-Innovator-Chris-Perkins-will-return-to-the-Strip-Till-Conference-stage-in-2026.jpg MONEYMAKING IDEAS. Otwell, Ind., Strip-Till Innovator Chris Perkins will return to the Strip-Till Conference stage in 2026. Perkins and soil test data analyst Chris Kasten will share how they’re rethinking the traditional approach to nutrient management and plant testing.   Choose-Your-Own Tour Brings Strip-Till, Conservation to Life Farmers explored a range of conservation practices, from drainage water recycling and oxbow restoration to strip-till and cover crops during a choose-your-own-adventure field tour designed to bring real-world solutions to life across western Iowa last week. Farmers explored a range of conservation practices, from drainage water recycling and oxbow restoration to strip-till and cover crops during a choose-your-own-adventure field tour designed to bring real-world solutions to life across western Iowa last week.

]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6622 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6622-choose-your-own-tour-brings-strip-till-conservation-to-life 2026 4-15 Conservation in Action 4.jpg Focus More on ‘Profit Bushels’ Per Acre I studied agronomy at Iowa State after growing up on a diverse farm, and while I was there, decided to double major in horticulture, which turned out to be the greatest thing I’ve accidentally done. I studied agronomy at Iowa State after growing up on a diverse farm, and while I was there, decided to double major in horticulture, which turned out to be the greatest thing I’ve accidentally done. 

]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/blogs/1/post/6614 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/blogs/1-covering-strip-till/post/6614-focus-more-on-profit-bushels-per-acre Mark-Dobson.jpg Solving a Farm Puzzle with Strip-Till, One Piece at a Time Technology needed for strip-till helped fuel a data-driven farming strategy that keeps pushing yields & profits for Jake Isley. Technology needed for strip-till helped fuel a data-driven farming strategy that keeps pushing yields & profits for Jake Isley.

]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6611 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6611-solving-a-farm-puzzle-with-strip-till-one-piece-at-a-time Solving-a-Farm-Puzzle-with-Strip-Till-1.jpg CRACKING THE CODE. The technology needed to strip-till opened more doors for Jake Isley’s farm management strategies. He’s now able to collect data that helps transform fertility strategies, evaluate corn hybrids, and determine impact and profitability of inputs like fungicides and sulfur. Jake Isley Longtime Strip-Tiller Prioritizes Efficiency Over Yield nnewman@lessitermedia.com “In the strip-till community, many people have lost sight of that,” Brian Herbek says. “If you eat a huge piece of prime rib, aka nitrogen, you won’t have room for potatoes and vegetables and all the other stuff needed to be healthy for the longevity of the race.” “In the strip-till community, many people have lost sight of that,” Brian Herbek says. “If you eat a huge piece of prime rib, aka nitrogen, you won’t have room for potatoes and vegetables and all the other stuff needed to be healthy for the longevity of the race.”

]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6606 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6606-longtime-strip-tiller-prioritizes-efficiency-over-yield 010_Brian-Herbek_JZ_0519.jpg NUTRIENT MANAGER. Deweese, Neb., strip-tiller, Brian Herbek, has been focused on getting the most out of his inputs after switching to strip-till in 2009 on his 1,900-acre corn and soybean operation. Benchmark Breakdown: How 3 Strip-Tillers Achieved the Highest Soybean Yields nnewman@lessitermedia.com With soybean acreage (and yields!) on the rise, I figured it would be interesting to examine the methods of 3 strip-tillers who reported the highest average soybean yields in our Benchmark Study. http://www.striptillfarmer.com/blogs/1/post/6601 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/blogs/1-covering-strip-till/post/6601-benchmark-breakdown-how-3-strip-tillers-achieved-the-highest-soybean-yields Noah Newman.png 5 Things to Consider Before Transitioning to Strip-Till mpaukner@lessitermedia.com To help other farmers adopt strip-till — or convince their family to give the practice a chance — Zack Smith shares these five tips. http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6578 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6578-5-things-to-consider-before-transitioning-to-strip-till Zack-Smith-Strip-Tiller.jpg Top 10 Strip-Till Stories in March 2026 In case you missed them, here are the items that have garnered the most interest from other farmers in the past month, March 2026. http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6586 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6586-top-10-strip-till-stories-in-march-2026 stf-top-10.png God Adds 11th Commandment: "Thou Shalt Not Covet Thy Neighbor’s Plow" A divine update to the "Standard Operating Procedures for Humanity" was issued early this morning. http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6581 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6581-god-adds-11th-commandment-thou-shalt-not-covet-thy-neighbors-plow Creation of Adam and the 11th commandment.jpg This image was generated by AI. 'Most Innovative Folks You’ll Find' … What to Expect at 2026 National Strip-Tillage Conference nnewman@lessitermedia.com Managing editor Noah Newman checks in from Strip-Till Farmer headquarters with a big announcement about the 2026 National Strip-Tillage Conference program. Managing editor Noah Newman checks in from Strip-Till Farmer headquarters with a big announcement about the 2026 National Strip-Tillage Conference program. 

]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6562 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6562-most-innovative-folks-youll-find-what-to-expect-at-2026-national-strip-tillage-conference nstc.jpg Survey Says ... Almost 25% of No-Tillers Also Strip-Till nnewman@lessitermedia.com In the past, the idea of transitioning to strip-till with baby steps was almost unheard of, Andy Thompson says, and the unwritten strip-till code was to buy a rather complicated and expensive tool that was meant to replace all other tools previously used to perform everything needed for the crop. That’s no longer the case in 2026. In the past, the idea of transitioning to strip-till with baby steps was almost unheard of, Andy Thompson says, and the unwritten strip-till code was to buy a rather complicated and expensive tool that was meant to replace all other tools previously used to perform everything needed for the crop. That’s no longer the case in 2026.

]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/blogs/1/post/6547 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/blogs/1-covering-strip-till/post/6547-survey-says-almost-25-of-no-tillers-also-strip-till Noah Newman.png In a World Where All Corn & Soybean Acres Are Strip-Tilled … ‘Solid Win for Conservation’ nnewman@lessitermedia.com I came across an interesting discussion while scrolling X the other day. What would happen if all acres of corn and soybeans in the U.S. went to 1-pass strip-till? I came across an interesting discussion while scrolling X the other day. What would happen if all acres of corn and soybeans in the U.S. went to 1-pass strip-till?

]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/blogs/1/post/6541 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/blogs/1-covering-strip-till/post/6541-in-a-world-where-all-corn-and-soybean-acres-are-strip-tilled-solid-win-for-conservation Noah Newman.png Top 10 Strip-Till Stories in February 2026 In case you missed them, here are the items that have garnered the most interest from other farmers in the past month, February, 2026. http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6534 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0500 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6534-top-10-strip-till-stories-in-february-2026 stf-top-10.png Strip-Till Highlights: Feb. 24, 2026 nnewman@lessitermedia.com This Week's Lineup: Brian Hefty on Biggest Positives of Strip-Till Boosting Soybean Plant Stands Without Hiking Seed Rates Agronomy Deep Dive: Gary Zimmer on the “Death of NPK” Strip-Tiller Shares His 2025 Fertilizer Report Card Strip-Tillers Discuss Shanks vs. Coulters Best of the Web This Week is brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment. This Week's Lineup:

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  • Boosting Soybean Plant Stands Without Hiking Seed Rates
  • Agronomy Deep Dive: Gary Zimmer on the “Death of NPK”
  • Strip-Tiller Shares His 2025 Fertilizer Report Card
  • Strip-Tillers Discuss Shanks vs. Coulters

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]]> http://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6519 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.striptillfarmer.com/articles/6519-strip-till-highlights-feb-24-2026 STF THIS WEEK.png