Articles by Noah Newman

How We Did It: Video Docuseries

Gregg Sauder Reflects on his Journey from Struggling Farmer to Founder of 360 Yield Center

By Noah Newman posted on April 3, 2023 | Posted in Equipment

Gregg Sauder could be on a beach sipping a Mai Tai right now after selling Precision Planting for $250 million in 2012. But that’s just not in his DNA. An unrelenting drive and passion to help farmers succeed pushes him to keep grinding.

Fine-Tune Your Planter to Set Up for Successful Season

Precision Planting training session highlights the connection between planter maintenance & emergence, as well as the most overlooked area on the row unit that has the biggest impact on yield.

By Noah Newman posted on March 11, 2023 | Posted in Equipment, Seeding & Planting

Precision Planting product support specialist Clay Scott hosted a planter maintenance webinar to teach no-tillers how to set their planter up for success in 2023.

Use Precision Technology to Make Data-Informed Decisions

Retired engineer uses data management & precision tools to remotely assist in the management of family’s 7,000-acre operation.

By Noah Newman posted on March 1, 2023 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture, Water Management

Keith Wendte asks himself the same question every time he makes an adjustment on his family’s Effingham County, Ill., farm: Is this providing a return on investment?

VIDEO: Longtime No-Tiller Uses Old Feed Grinder to Blend Cover Crops

By Noah Newman posted on February 26, 2023 | Posted in Cover Crops

Longtime no-tiller and strip-tiller Jeff Duling of Ottawa, Ohio, uses an old feed grinder to blend cover crop seeds in this video.

VIDEOS: New Planters, Drills, Cover Crop Equipment at National Farm Machinery Show

By Noah Newman posted on February 20, 2023 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment, Seeding & Planting

The 2023 National Farm Machinery Show was packed with the latest cutting edge technology and product innovations for no-tillers and other conservation-minded farmers.

5 Things Learned in 2022 That Will Impact How I Farm in 2023

Northwest Ohio no-tiller-turned-farm-broadcaster uncovers unique management practices and tips gleaned from other operations.

By Noah Newman posted on December 31, 2022 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Dusty Sonnenberg refers to himself as a first-generation farmer on a fifth-generation farm.

A 50-Year Tradition of No-Till in Northwest Ohio

Sixth-generation farmer follows in his father’s footsteps, building soil health and improving water quality.

By Noah Newman posted on November 4, 2022 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment, Nutrient Management, Strip-Till Farming

Although he credits his time as a crop advisor for teaching him a lot about farming, Jeff Duling learned almost everything he knows about conservation practices from his dad, Bob, a true no-till pioneer.

Deere Launches New Strip-Till Unit Available for Order February 2023

By Noah Newman posted on October 31, 2022 | Posted in Equipment, Nutrient Management, Residue Management, Seeding & Planting, Strip-Till Farming

John Deere has launched a new series of strip-till equipment available for order in February 2023. Tillage product manager Steve Sporrer gives us a first look at one of the new units in action.

No Stone Unturned in Quest for Healthy Soils

Northwest Ohio no-tiller solves soil health puzzle with plant diversity, cover crops and heavy focus on water quality.

By Noah Newman posted on October 24, 2022 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment, Residue Management, Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

One of the first things you’ll notice when pulling up to Les Seiler’s house is the personalized license plate on his car, with the letters “NO TIL.” Before you even shake the jovial farmer’s hand, it’s clear how enthusiastic he is about conservation ag, specifically soil health.

Reddick Farms Goes All in on No-Till and Cover Crops in Kentucky

Father-son duo takes leap of faith after eye-opening experience at National No-Tillage Conference.

By Noah Newman posted on August 30, 2022 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

No-till is nothing new for the Reddick family. Brad Reddick remembers growing up on the 1,800-acre farm in Bardwell, Ky., watching his father no-till the rolling grounds and conventionally till the creek bottom grounds over 50 years ago.

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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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