National Strip-Tillage Conference Updates

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.

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.

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.

Finding The Ticket to Conservation Gold with Strip-Till & Cover Crops

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400

The combination of strip-till and strategically managed cover crops is your ticket.

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.

Tips & Tricks to Get the Most Out of Your Strip-Till Equipment

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400

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.

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.

Feeding & Weeding Your Strip-Tilled Crops

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:46 -0400

As input costs rise, it’s more important than ever to efficiently fertilize your crops and reduce weed competition.

Rethinking Strip-Till Assumptions with Brand-New Data

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Be among the first to see the full results from a groundbreaking strip-till trial led by the Univ. of Illinois Crop Physiology Lab. Jared Fender shares new insights on fertilizer timing, tillage methods, hybrid performance and more — all aimed at helping you fine-tune your strip-till strategy for 2025.

Strip-Till Strategies for Increasing Nutrient Use Efficiency

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Indiana strip-tiller Jeff Herrold is pushing 300-bushel corn yields while cutting back on nitrogen — thanks to strategic nutrient timing, cover crops and planter upgrades. Learn how he’s fine-tuned his strip-till system over the years to boost efficiency, soil health and ROI.

3 Classrooms Added to 2025 National Strip-Tillage Conference Program

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

As the 2025 National Strip-Tillage Conference approaches with two weeks to go, a few updates have been made to the program.

Finding the Right Toolbar Setup for Your Operation

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

With 100,000 acres of experience under his belt, custom strip-tiller Joey Hanson has seen what works — and what doesn’t — when it comes to strip-till equipment. From coulter failures to go-to setups, Hanson shares hard-earned lessons to help you match the right tools to your soil and conditions.

[Video] Answering Your Biggest Questions about the Strip-Till Conference

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:00:00 -0400

Strip-Till Farmer technology editor Noah Newman answers your most pressing questions about the 2025 National Strip-Tillage Conference, which takes place July 31-Aug. 1 in Iowa City. In this video, we deep-dive into the program and conference format, discuss topics on the agenda and hear from speakers, strip-tillers and past attendees.

Making Sense of Biologicals

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Dr. Brian Arnall, professor in precision nutrient management at Oklahoma State Univ., has studied the dynamics of biologicals and how they interact in different soils since 2009. He shares data from a recent trial that tested multiple products in 16 locations across 11 states to help strip-tillers understand what works, what doesn’t and why.

Get to Know the 2025 NSTC Host City: Iowa City!

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0400

After a full day of learning and innovation at the 2025 National Strip-Tillage Conference, unwind at the vibrant Iowa River Landing, where local flavor meets Midwestern charm. See what there is to do outside the classroom in this suggested picture-perfect 3-day getaway...

2025 National Strip-Tillage Conference Q&A with Noah Newman [Webinar]

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Join us for an exclusive live webinar led by Noah Newman, Technology Editor of Strip-Till Farmer, to preview the National Strip-Tillage Conference taking place July 31–Aug. 1 in Iowa City.

Boosting Dryland Productivity with Strip-Till, Manure & Cover Crops

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The combination of strip-till, cover crops and dairy manure has proven to be a winner for Stratton Kraft, who only sees about 12 inches of precipitation per year in Fort Morgan, Colo.

Strip-Till Maverick: Proving ‘It Won’t Work Here’ Wrong

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Jon Stevens challenges tradition about commercial fertilizers and gives attendees an unfiltered — and highly entertaining — look at his systematic approach to enhancing his strip-till system with cattle and cover crops.

[Video] The 2025 National Strip-Tillage Conference Preview Show

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 15:00:00 -0400

Technology Editor Noah Newman checks in from Iowa City with a preview of the 2025 National Strip-Tillage Conference, including exclusive insights from speakers on the program, a tour of the hotel and surrounding area, and a 1-on-1 interview with Iowa State’s Rebecca Vittetoe for a look at the pre-conference Strip-Till Field Day.

‘Farming Smarter’ with Strip-Till, Precision Technology & Experimentation

Thu, 29 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Hear directly from the top strip-till operator in the country, as determined by an independent panel of judges, when Ray Flickner takes the stage as the 2025 Strip-Till Innovator Award recipient. The 2025 Strip-Till Innovator Awards is presented by Land Luvr.

Strip-Tilling Outside the Lines with Intercropping, Stock Cropping & More

Thu, 22 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

From twin-row 60-inch strip-till to intercropping and autonomous grazing, Zack Smith is always pushing the envelope on his 1,200-acre farm in Buffalo Center, Iowa.

Crushing Herbicide-Resistant Weeds with Cover Crops

Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Daniel H. Smith, nutrient and pest management program manager for the Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison, reveals the results and key takeaways from a 6-year study exploring a systems-based approach to weed management using cereal rye in corn-soybean rotations.

Focusing on ‘Profitable Bushels’ for Sustainable Strip-Till Success

Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Yields aren’t the only metric Mark Dobson uses to measure success on his Donnellson, Iowa, farm. “It’s not just about increasing yields, it’s about net dollars and learning where my profitable bushels are,” he says.

[Video] How Rye Termination Timing Affects Weed Control in Strip-Till Systems

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Daniel H. Smith, nutrient and pest management program manager for the Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison, checks in from the Lancaster Agricultural Research station with details from a 6-year study.

[Video] Achieving Strip-Till Success in Yield-Limiting Environment

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

"I always joke that I'm in the capital city of 'it don't work here,'" says Jon Stevens, who has proven the naysayers wrong in the rocky soils of Rock Creek, Minn., with his implementation of strip-till, livestock and diverse crop rotations.

Strip-Tiller 'Ahead of Schedule' in #Plant25

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Mon, 05 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Jeff Herrold’s nutrient application marathon begins in the spring with his 12-row Dawn Pluribus V strip-till machine with a one-bin Salford tank attached. He makes strips 4-5 inches deep, applying a mix of 50 pounds of potash, 50 pounds of urea, 50 pounds of Mosaic MicroEssentials MES10 and 20 pounds of pelletized lime.