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Who Exactly is the ‘Little Guy’ in Attacks on Ag?

By Mike Lessiter posted on September 16, 2024 | Posted in Crop Protection

Last week, I had several discussions about society’s supposed preference for the underdog. And also how the general public apparently possesses far more knowledge on every topic under the sun; far more than those in the know, who do the work and make the smart decisions every day.

Observations on Dad’s Calling

By Mike Lessiter posted on September 3, 2024

It’s a pleasure to introduce you to my dad, Frank Lessiter, and what I would call the 5th child in our family, his No-Till Farmer (NTF) publication. I was 3 years old when Dad put out the first edition, and I can’t recall a time when NTF wasn’t a part of the family.

Precision Specialists Come to the Rescue

By Noah Newman posted on August 7, 2024 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

It’s once again time to celebrate the hard work of those making today’s precision farming systems possible during the 2nd annual Precision Specialist Week. It’s coming up August 11th. Lessiter Media president and Farm Equipment editor Mike Lessiter shares some perspective on why it’s an important week.

Beatrice Lazarski Named 2024 Frank Lessiter Ag Media Scholar

May 9, 2024

Beatrice Lazarski is a Junior from Wauwatosa, Wis., studying Life Sciences Communication, Spanish and Psychology with a certificate in History. "I am so appreciative of the opportunities this scholarship has given me," Lazarski says.

Your No-Till History

Stripper-Header Revolutionized No-Till Wheat

Pitched as ‘the greatest breakthrough in grain harvesting since the self-propelled combine,’ the stripper-header redefined no-till's prospects in high-yield wheat

By Mike Lessiter posted on April 18, 2024 | Posted in Equipment, Residue Management

The originator of the stripper-header was Shelbourne-Reynolds (S-R), based in Suffolk, England. The grain stripper was borne from the picking head on the manufacturer’s self-propelled green-pea harvester. The No-Till History series is made possible by Calmer Corn Heads.

Remembering Howard Dean Martin Slideshow

March 26, 2024

Martin-Till Industries' Timeline

March 25, 2024 | Posted in Equipment

The following timeline for Martin-Till was originally published in the book, "Maverick to Mainstream: A History of No-Till Farming" second edition.

Late Howard Martin Credits Son Steve for Company They Built

By Mike Lessiter posted on March 25, 2024 | Posted in Equipment, Residue Management

In the months leading up to the 2018 National No-Tillage Conference in Louisville, Ky., I made arrangements with Howard and Steve Martin, the father-son duo behind Martin Industries, to sit with me for a video interview.

Your No-Till History

Remembering Howard Dean Martin (1944-2024) & the No-Till Row Cleaner

Credited with the first mechanical no-till row cleaner, the No-Till Farmer Legend, farmer & designer left a swath of innovation that helped no-till work

March 22, 2024 | Posted in Equipment

The future of Howard Martin’s industry-leading innovation, which was so critical to success with the new no-till method, was in doubt on several occasions. The No-Till History series is made possible by Calmer Corn Heads.

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No-Till Highlights: Jan. 18, 2024

January 18, 2024

No-Till Farmer editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at the grower's realm from the lofty digital realm. Here is our favorite content from the past week from across the web. The Best of the Web series is brought to you by Totally Tubular.

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Cover Crops, Strip-Till Spark Desert Soil Revival

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Titan International, we pay a visit to Strip-Till Innovator Robert Boyle’s farm in Coolidge, Ariz., for an up-close look at how he’s transforming his soils with cover crops and diverse rotations.

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