Precision Agriculture

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.

Using Precision Data to Bridge the Gap Between Soil Health and Crop Economics

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400

How can growers turn verified environmental outcomes into immediate financial assets? This article is brought to you by Arva.

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

Sabanto Takes Autonomy ‘Leap’ With Bayer Investment

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Craig Rupp says the investment from Leaps by Bayer validates the direction Sabanto is headed and adds credibility to its product, marking a shift from asking “if” autonomy will work in agriculture to asking “when” it will be widely available.

Using Precision Tools in Common Software Platforms

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

This article summarizes three of the most popular platforms: AgLeader Spatial Management Software (SMS), John Deere Operations Center (JD Ops), and FieldView from Climate Corporation.

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.

Build the Data Muscle Before Taking the Big Tech Leap

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

If a farmer doesn’t have reliable field data, clean boundaries (or a practical boundary strategy) and disciplined documentation, the most advanced technology in the world won’t deliver consistent results.

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.

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.

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."

Autonomy Takes the Wheel: Farmer Plants Corn Crop with Driverless Tractor

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

I spoke with Quint Pottinger, a young farmer from New Haven, Ky., the other day about some gutsy changes he made on his farm in 2025-2026.

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.

[Video] Talking Technology with 2026 Strip-Till Innovator Robert Boyle

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Strip-Till Farmer managing editor Noah Newman goes 1-on-1 with 2026 Strip-Till Innovator Robert Boyle for a conversation about his usage of 360 RAIN, mixed fleets and the precision technology that’s giving him a winning edge in Coolidge, Ariz.

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.

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.

360 Yield Center Splits Into Two Brands: 360 RAIN for Adaptive Application, 360 YIELD for Retrofit Equipment

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400

After more than a decade of agricultural innovation, 360 Yield Center announced today a strategic brand restructuring that establishes two distinct divisional brands: 360 RAIN, focused on adaptive application, and 360 YIELD, focused on retrofit equipment upgrades.

[Video] Managing a Strip-Till Operation with ‘High Tech’ & ‘Low Tech’ Methods

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

In this video, 2026 Strip-Till Innovator Robert Boyle shows how he uses both “high tech” and “low tech” methods to manage his mixed fleet, inputs and data in his Coolidge, Ariz., strip-till operation.

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.

WinField Launches AI Tool Oz

Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The AI-powered tool helps make near-instant agronomic recommendations, and new updates to its BioVerified designation, a vetted list of biological products that meet a set of criteria developed by WinField United research and agronomy teams.

Strip-Till & Cover Crops Bring Soil Back to Life in Dry Country

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Thu, 28 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

“For the first shovel out of the ground to find an earthworm, that’s just unheard of in Arizona,” Robert Boyle says. Managing editor Noah Newman shares more observations from his visit with the Strip-Till Innovator in Coolidge, Ariz.

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.

NRCS Chief Talks Goals for Agency as Ag Tech Evolves

jdobberstein@lesspub.com — Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Buckley told No-Till Farmer Tuesday he will continue pushing to modernize the tools farmers have available through the NRCS and ensure the agency “gets back to basics” helping them succeed with their conservation goals.

MASCHIO GASPARDO Opens Its First Full Line Store in North America

Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The Group’s fifth Full Line Store worldwide opened on May 22, 2026, in partnership with Roc-Pit Equipment LLC. Located in the heart of the American Corn Belt, the new dealership brings the full MASCHIO GASPARDO range to North American farmers.

Ag Leader Introduces Z-Row Integrated Row Guidance for Combines

Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

By eliminating the need for additional displays, controllers, or complex setup, the system helps operators stay focused during a demanding time of the year.

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.