Ray and Ryan Flickner
Moundridge, Kan.
Boosting Water Use Efficiency with Cutting-Edge Technology
The no-till/strip-till father- son duo of Ray and Ryan Flickner are using about 40% less water than the county average in Moundridge, Kan., thanks to their adoption of cutting-edge tools and technologies. Ray and his late wife, Susan, received the prestigious Leopold Conservation Award in 2023 for their commitment to sustainable water use and soil health practices. Ray was also honored as the 2025 Strip-Till Innovator of the Year. In this technology-focused session, the Flickners detail their experience with subsurface drip irrigation, which delivers water directly to the roots underground, 360 RAIN, Autonomous Pivot & more.
The 2026 National No-Tillage Conference Video Replay is brought to you by Clean Fuel Credit Consortium (CFCC).
“We’re proud to support the No-Till Farmers Group because regenerative practices protect the land, strengthen rural communities, and build a more resilient future for agriculture. Supporting farmers who steward the soil aligns directly with our commitment to long-term sustainability and responsible growth.”
–Dan Olson, CEO
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