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NNTC 2025
Join top no-tillers, agronomists and researchers for 4 days of unrivaled learning and networking!
The National No-Tillage Conference returns January 6-9, 2026 Build and refine your no-till system with dozens of new ideas and connections at the 34th Annual National No-Tillage Conference in St. Louis, Mo. Experience an energizing 4-day agenda featuring inspiring general session speakers, expert-led Strip-Till Classrooms and collaborative Roundtables. Plus, Certified Crop Adviser credits will be offered.
Current Issue
Cover Crops Bolster Systems Approach to No-Till Weed Management
Taking the Edge Off Weather Events
Planting Green Benefits Being Recognized
Industry News
- Trends in General Inflation and Farm Input Prices
- Phospholutions Expands Distribution through Partnership with The Andersons
- Fischer Reintroduces Precision Ag Package
- GeoPard Releases Precision Ag Tools — Rates Calculator & Batch Equations
- WSA Unveils 2025 Soybean Yield Contest
No-Till Videos
Farmer Shares Formula for Better No-Till Corn Emergence
On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, longtime no-tiller Ross Bishop shares some of the keys to achieving even corn emergence with no-till.
What to Expect at 2025 National Strip-Tillage Conference
The 2025 National Strip-Tillage Conference takes place July 31-August 1 in Iowa City. In this video, past attendees and speakers share why they keep coming back! Head to StripTillConference.com to download the program and register for the 2025 National Strip-Tillage Conference!
Cereal Rye Mix Sequesters $435 Worth of NPK in No-Till System
On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, No-Till Innovator Rick Clark gives a presentation at the Regenerative Agriculture Summit in Chicago, Ill., explaining how cover crops are saving him hundreds of dollars on inputs per acre.
No-Tiller Francke Groeneweg Details Composting System
Franck Groeneweg, who no-tills a variety of crops on more than 12,000 acres near Three Forks, Mont., shares how his massive Johnson-Su bioreactor system allows him to apply compost extract in furrow during planting season.
No-Till 101
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Troubleshooting Common No-Till Challenges
Solutions to Seed on soil surface, Sidewall smear, Hairpinning, Uneven depth, Poorly closed slot and Seed not reaching bottom. Getting Started with No-Till Farming is supported by Calmer Corn Heads.
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How No-till Influences Nutrient Management
Under no-till management, fertilizer & manure are typically broadcast on the soil surface & residues are not incorporated. These practices have a number of profound impacts to nutrient cycling & availability. Getting Started with No-Till Farming is supported by Calmer Corn Heads. -
Know When to Make Adjustments with No-Till Planters
If planting into a field with cover crops, follow these guidelines to reduce potential planting problems. Getting Started with No-Till Farming is supported by Calmer Corn Heads. -
Preparing Ground for No-Till Transition Requires Thinking Ahead
Transition to no-till management on cropland is a multi-staged process that requires planning, preparation & substantial equipment modifications. Success hinges on being prepared. Before beginning, here are some key tips to keep in mind. Getting Started with No-Till Farming is supported by Calmer Corn Heads.
No-Till Columns
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Opening Remarks for 2025 CTIC Conservation in Action Tour
USDA’s Tony Sunseri welcomes guests to the CTIC Conservation in Action Tour at Ryan and Christina Larson’s farm, highlighting the power of local stewardship, innovation, and the future of sustainable agriculture. -
The Legacy of ‘Big Hugh’ & New Challenges for Saving the Soil
An evolution in thinking, precision technology and science has given us new ways to farm more sustainably and efficiently without punishing the soil. The enemy, of course, is apathy. -
Is an AI-Drafted Contract Better Than No Contract?
I recently asked Chat GPT: “Draft a lease for 80 acres of farmland in Marion County, Indiana at $250/acre for 1 year.” Chat GPT responded with 12 paragraph Farm Lease Agreement, which I have included below.
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Planting Green Benefits Being Recognized
The many benefits of no-tillers planting green are starting to be recognized much more by folks as shown in two recent developments that promoted the concept through unique corn and soybean yield contests.
No-Till Farmer Podcast
[Podcast] CEOs of AgroLiquid, Monty’s Discuss Integration of Companies, Vision for Future
In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, we're joined by AgroLiquid CEO Nick Bancroft and Monty's Plant Food Co. CEO Jeff Sangalli who share more insights about the integration of their two companies, including how the AgroLiquid acquisition came together, new opportunities for joint technology advancement between the companies and how the companies will continue to be “farmer first” in their market approach going forward.
No-Till Farmer's podcast series is brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment.
Yetter Farm Equipment has been providing farmers with residue management, fertilizer placement, and seedbed preparation solutions since 1930. Today, Yetter equipment is your answer for success in the face of ever-changing production agriculture challenges. Yetter offers a full lineup of planter attachments designed to perform in varying planting conditions, multiple options for precision fertilizer placement, strip-till units, and stalk rollers for your combine. Yetter products maximize your inputs, save you time, and deliver return on your investment. Visit them at yetterco.com.
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Product Roundups
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Soil Biological Product Roundup 2025
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Compact Tractor Product Roundup 2025
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Fertilizer & Soil Amendments Product Roundup 2025
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Top Store Items
Frankly Speaking: A Non-Whitewashed 'First-Hand' Account of No-Till Farming's Rise Over 50-Plus Years
Featuring Frank Lessiter’s most influential No-Till Farmer columns from 1972 to present, Frankly Speaking is a non-whitewashed account of no-till’s trials, tribulations and triumphs. You can take advantage of a special pre-order price of this over 850-page book of no-till history.
Unlocking Your Corn's Yield Potential
This No-Till Farmer special report explores the latest research, most effective practices, and nutrient management strategies specific to no-till from some of the highest-yielding corn growers in the U.S.!
No-Till Farmer 2024 Benchmark Report
- No-till out-yielded by several other tillage practices in 2023
- Herbicide tank mixes and higher nitrogen rates projected for 2024
- Find out what no-till planter attachments are most popular
- Purchase plans double for most types of equipment
- How to tackle challenges with cover crop seeding strategies, growth and termination
Next-Generation No-Till Weed Control
As weed biology, herbicide resistance & cover crops affect no-till weed management programs, no-tillers will need to add new technologies and techniques to their weed control toolbox. This No-Till Farmer 16-page special report explores the latest research, most effective practices and positive impacts implementing an herbicide program with cover crops & novel technology can have. Keeping no-till fields cleaner, for longer.