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From Dryland to Dripline: Early Tech Adoption Pays Off for Strip-Till Innovator

Ray Flickner boosts soil health, profitability & water use efficiency with strip-till, precision technology & subsurface drip irrigation.

By Noah Newman posted on July 15, 2025 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture, Strip-Till Farming, Water Management

Innovation is the name of the game for the 5th-generation farmer, who was one of the first in the area to adopt strip-till in the early 2000s — just a few years after breaking the mold with subsurface drip irrigation.

Future of Weed Suppression On Display at FIRA USA 2024

Top 3 weed suppression tools in autonomy can help no-tillers cut back on chemicals

By Mackane Vogel posted on November 25, 2024 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

FIRA USA 2024 featured 3 standout weed suppression tools that no-tillers might want to keep their eye on in the coming months.

Video of the Week: No-Tilling in California

By Noah Newman posted on November 19, 2024 | Posted in Equipment

Staying in California for the Video of the Week. West Coast strip-till and no-till pioneer Tom Barcellos checks in with an up-close look at his planter.

Trialing Autonomy on Your No-Till Operation

Not all agtech will be the right fit, but promising solutions are worth exploring

By Mackane Vogel posted on October 31, 2023 | Posted in Equipment

Autonomous solutions in the world of agriculture are becoming increasingly common.

No-Till, Strip-Till Lessen Load for Operation Cropping Year Round

Record corn silage yield in first year of no-till immediately sold farmer on conservation ag practices

By Noah Newman posted on August 31, 2023 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Seeding & Planting

Tom Barcellos is a conservation agriculture trailblazer on the West Coast. The Tipton, Calif., native was the first in his area to move away from the plow when he started no-tilling 26 years ago.

Rodale Institute Launches New Organic Research & Training Center with Ventura Seed Company

August 1, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

The new Rodale Institute California Organic Center aims to solve challenges for farmers in the region and across the globe by conducting research in new climates and soil types, and on crops, pests, diseases and weeds that are most relevant to farmers in this important agricultural area.

Shop Talk: Monsanto Sues California Over Carcinogens List

February 15, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection, Precision Agriculture

MONSANTO HAS filed a lawsuit against California to prevent glyphosate from being added to the state’s list of known carcinogens, Reuters reports.

Monsanto Sues to Keep Glyphosate Off List of Carcinogens

January 25, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Reuters

California is planning to add glyphosate to its list of cancer-causing chemicals after the World Health Organization classified it as a probable human carcinogen.

Well-Managed Soils Ready to Weather El Nino

November 5, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health, Water Management

Source: The Porterville Recorder

Growers using conservation practices such as no-till and cover crops are in better shape to weather El Nino this winter than conventional growers.

From the Desk of John Dobberstein

Another State Sees No-Till As Tool To Handle Drought

By John Dobberstein posted on September 11, 2014 | Posted in Water Management

In case you haven’t heard, the list of states falling victim to drought conditions has expanded beyond the Southern Plains.

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No-Till Innovator Keeps Planting Green After 60-Bushel Boost

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.

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