In this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Topcon Agriculture, we continue our conversation with Streator, Ill., strip-tiller Larry Tombaugh sharing a detailed look at some of the ways he supplements his system with biological additives to improve soil health and yields.

In case you missed them, here are the items that have garnered the most interest from other farmers in the month of September.

Dean Carstens, Product PRO for Hawkins Mfg., breaks down the unique features of the StripCat, including urethane tires that prevent hair-pinning, Sunco trash managers and spring-loaded berm builders.

Matt Morrison, Director of Marketing at Hiniker Co., breaks down the new one-row hemp cutter from Hiniker. Designed to be pulled from a rear, three-point hitch, the harvester features rotary blade cutters, a belt-driven conveyor and a spring action designed to float the cutters at 1 inch above the ground.

South Dakota State University is the first land-grant university to offer a precision agriculture major, a precision agriculture minor and an engineering for precision agriculture minor, as part of their curriculum. Corteva Agriscience is donating $600,000 to help expand facilities for student learning and engagement with precision ag tools.

Bill Adams, Factory to Farm PRO for Hawkins Manufacturing, gives a run down of their new Core Planter Frame, including increased down force from the half-inch think steel frame, integrated tie down mounts and the hydraulic down force system on the wings.

The National Corn Growers Assn. expresses support in new trade pact, while President Trump says even bigger trade deal between the countries is being worked on.

In this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Topcon Agriculture, we're joined by Streator, Ill., strip-tiller Larry Tombaugh who shares his strip-till origins and a detailed look at some of the ways he supplements his system with biological additives to improve soil health and yields.