Almena, Kan., no-tiller Michael Thompson, this year’s Conservation Agriculture Operator Fellow, talks with No-Till Farmer Contributing Editor Dan Crummett about how his farm overcame tough drought conditions with the help of robust soil biology, and what he plans to do with his crop and livestock program in 2026.
The 2025 Conservation Ag Operator Fellowship program is made possible with the support of Titan Tires and Yetter Farm Equipment.
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