https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/rss en-us nnewman@lessitermedia.com Bethany Shoup from PTx explains how SymphonyVision Duo allows farmers to blanket apply and spot spray at the same time. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15193 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15193-video-ptx-symphonyvision-duo-gives-farmers-2-options-for-spraying PTx SymphonyVision Duo Gives Farmers 2 Options for Spraying.jpg nnewman@lessitermedia.com Janelle Mauck from Beck’s Hybrids conducts a live demo of the new SeedIQ platform at the 2026 National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Ky. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15040 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15040-video-becks-hybrids-seediq-delivers-practical-farm-research-insights Beck’s Hybrids SeedIQ Delivers Practical Farm Research Insights.jpg mvogel@lessitermedia.com You can count on one hand the number of people who have attended each and every single one of our now 34 National No-Tillage Conferences. Cole Camp, Mo., no-tiller Bryan Von Holten is one of them and I had a chance to catch up with him in between sessions last week in St. Louis. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14957 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:00:39 -0500 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14957-no-tiller-with-perfect-nntc-attendance-shares-cover-crop-lessons-learned No-Tiller-with-Perfect-Attendance-Through-34-National-No-Tillage-Conferences-Shares-Cover-Crop-Lessons-Learned.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com You never know who you’re going to run into during those networking breaks in the hallways. We caught up with Jeff Martin, who’s been no-tilling in Mt. Pulaski for decades. And during our conversation we discovered he’s doing something very unique with biologicals. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14956 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:39 -0500 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14956-ocean-water-in-illinois-no-tiller-gets-creative-with-biologicals Ocean-Water-in-Illinois-!-No-Tiller-Gets-Creative-with-Biologicals.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com We’re back from the 34th National No-Tillage Conference, and what an inspiring week it was in St. Louis with hundreds of conservation-minded farmers from all over the world. It all started with a pair of pre-conference workshops led by a trio of No-Till Innovators in Kris Nichols, Phil Needham and Bill Lehkmuhl. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14955 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:39 -0500 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14955-no-tillers-reveal-key-takeaways-from-the-2026-national-no-tillage-conference No-Tillers-Reveal-Key-Takeaways-from-2026-NNTC.png mvogel@lessitermedia.com Cover crops are sure to be a hot topic at this year’s National No-Tillage Conference. So here’s Minnesota no-tiller and cover cropper Tom Cotter to give a brief preview about his presentation at the conference, plus why he finds the event so valuable as an attendee. National No-Tillage Conference. So here’s Minnesota no-tiller and cover cropper Tom Cotter to give a brief preview about his presentation at the conference, plus why he finds the event so valuable as an attendee. ]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14902 Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:39 -0500 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14902-cover-crop-education-at-national-no-tillage-conference Cover-Crop-Education-at-National-No-Tillage-Conference.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com Last episode, we toured the TerraMax facility, today we’re stopping by the 39 North ag tech innovation hub in St. Louis, where more than 35 growing companies call home. Let’s check it out. Last episode, we toured the TerraMax facility, today we’re stopping by the 39 North ag tech innovation hub in St. Louis, where more than 35 growing companies call home. Let’s check it out. ]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14904 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:39 -0500 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14904-video-of-the-week-wall-to-wall-ag-innovation Video-of-the-Week--Wall-to-Wall-Ag-Innovation.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com Nearly 70% of farmers who participated in our recent Ag Biologicals Benchmark Survey said they’ve used a biological product on their farm. Biologicals expert Pam Marrone says although biologicals make up about 10% of the total crop protection market, there’s still plenty to learn about them. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14903 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 05:00:39 -0500 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14903-what-no-tillers-need-to-know-about-biologicals What-No-Tillers-Need-to-Know-About-Biologicals.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com With harvest in the rearview, now is a good time to start focusing on planter maintenance and making sure you’re ready to roll when spring rolls around. Bill Lehmkuhl of Precision Agri Services is going to help us do just that with a special workshop ahead of the National No-Tillage Conference in St. Louis, Jan. 6. National No-Tillage Conference in St. Louis, Jan. 6. ]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14901 Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:39 -0500 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14901-boosting-your-no-till-planter-performance-for-2026 Boosting-Your-No-Till-Planter-Performance-for-2026.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com In the latest episode of the podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, Senior Editor John Dobberstein shares some of the exciting educational sessions and networking opportunities growers will have at their fingertips at the 2026 National No-Till Conference, Jan. 6-9, in St. Louis. Yetter Farm Equipment, Senior Editor John Dobberstein shares some of the exciting educational sessions and networking opportunities growers will have at their fingertips at the 2026 National No-Till Conference, Jan. 6-9, in St. Louis.  ]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14899 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14899-podcast-what-you-dont-want-to-miss-at-this-years-national-no-tillage-conference NTF_podcastlogo_final_0816.jpg mvogel@lessitermedia.com We caught up with Aaron Jacobs, product manager for Geringhoff, at AGRITECHNICA 2025 for a look at the company’s new XtremeFlex draper and Yield EyeQ technology, which won the 2025 Silver Innovation Award. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14837 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14837-video-geringhoff-introduces-xtremeflex-draper-and-innovation-award-winning-yield-eyeq Geringhoff Introduces XtremeFlex Draper & Innovation Award-Winning Yield EyeQ.jpg mvogel@lessitermedia.com Kyle Snodgrass, international sales manager for Ag Leader, details the benefits and unique features of the company’s new RightPath passive implement steering system. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14827 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14827-video-ag-leader-highlights-rightpath-passive-implement-steering-at-agritechnica-2025 Ag Leader Highlights RightPath Passive Implement Steering at AGRITECHNICA 2025.jpg nnewman@lessitermedia.com And let’s wrap up the program with some no-till knowledge from soil health legend, Ray Archuleta. He explains the science behind no-till drills in our Video of the Week. Ray Archuleta. He explains the science behind no-till drills in our Video of the Week. ]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14811 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 05:00:39 -0500 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14811-video-of-the-week-why-ray-archuleta-likes-no-till Video-of-the-Week--Why-Ray-Archuleta-Likes-No-Till.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com Moving on, how dry should your corn be before you start harvesting? Jason Webster’s tackling that question at Precision Planting’s PTI Farm. He says 24-26% is looking like the sweet spot so far in their Phantom Yield Loss Study. Precision Planting’s PTI Farm. He says 24-26% is looking like the sweet spot so far in their Phantom Yield Loss Study. ]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14810 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 05:00:39 -0500 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14810-why-harvesting-corn-at-26-moisture-is-the-sweet-spot Why-Harvesting-Corn-at-26%-Moisture-is-the-Sweet-Spot.png mvogel@lessitermedia.com The rainbutler from rain2soil was one of several innovations on display at AGRITECHNICA 2025 in Hanover, Germany. The autonomous irrigation robot combines the even water distribution of a circular irrigation system with the flexibility of a hose reel. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14822 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14822-video-autonomous-irrigation-robot-rainbutler-turns-heads-at-agritechnica-2025 Autonomous Irrigation Robot rainbutler Turns Heads at AGRITECHNICA 2025.jpg nnewman@lessitermedia.com Sticking with the technology theme, I tagged along with the precision crew at John Deere dealer Riesterer and Schnell in eastern Wisconsin the other day. And they told me there’s one technology in particular that’s really paying off for farmers this fall. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14809 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:39 -0500 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14809-autopath-delivers-big-roi-at-harvest AutoPath-Delivers-Big-ROI-at-Harvest.png mvogel@lessitermedia.com Mackane Vogel here in Hanover, Germany at Agritechnica, where there is lots of ag technology and innovation on display. Why don't we send it off to the Cover Crop Connection segment right now and see what cover crop technology we have going on here in Germany? http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14808 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:00:39 -0500 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14808-agritechnica-no-till-tech-spotlight-weed-it AGRITECHNICA-No-Till-Tech-Spotlight--Weed-It.png mvogel@lessitermedia.com Engineer Thijs van Harten explains how the Weed-It precision spraying system works and discusses why it’s proving to be a game-changing crop protection option for no-tillers and strip-tillers. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14805 Sun, 23 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14805-video-weed-it-helps-growers-save-95-on-crop-protection-products Weed-It Helps Growers Save 95% on Crop Protection Products.jpg mvogel@lessitermedia.com Oskar Dreyer, product specialist for Fendt, was a busy man at AGRITECHNICA 2025 as several attendees got their first look at the company’s new 800 Vario tractor. Dreyer fills us in on the key characteristics of the new tractor and explains why it requires less energy than other models. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14799 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14799-video-new-fendt-800-vario-tractor-in-spotlight-at-agritechnica-2025 New Fendt 800 Vario Tractor.jpg mvogel@lessitermedia.com We stopped by the Fendt booth at AGRITECHNICA 2025, where the new IDEAL combine was front and center. Lasse Brunz, product marketing specialist for Fendt, dives into the top features of the combine and explains how it boosts harvest efficiency for farmers. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14798 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14798-video-the-top-3-features-of-the-new-fendt-ideal-combine The Top 3 Features of the New Fendt IDEAL Combine.jpg mvogel@lessitermedia.com We stopped by the CNH booth at AGRITECHNICA 2025 for an in-depth, up-close look at the company’s newest precision technologies. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14790 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14790-video-a-deep-dive-into-brand-new-precision-technologies-from-cnh A Deep Dive into Brand-New Precision Technologies from CNH.jpg nnewman@lessitermedia.com Ag Leader’s new RTK ASSIST maintains RTK performance for up to 20 minutes during interruptions, reducing downtime and protecting accuracy even in challenging environments. Logan Handsaker, product specialist for Ag Leader, explains how the new feature works and how it can benefit farmers. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14587 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14587-video-ag-leader-rtk-assist-keeps-accuracy-rolling-through-signal-interruptions Ag Leader RTK ASSIST Keeps Accuracy Rolling Through Signal Interruptions.jpg nnewman@lessitermedia.com From Pennsylvania to the Flickner Innovation Farm near Wichita, Kan. Local Deere dealer PrairieLand Partners is testing See & Spray on Ray Flickner’s no-till and strip-till fields. Pennsylvania to the Flickner Innovation Farm near Wichita, Kan. Local Deere dealer PrairieLand Partners is testing See & Spray on Ray Flickner’s no-till and strip-till fields. ]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14363 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 06:00:39 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14363-precision-specialist-shares-big-takeaway-from-see-and-spray-trial Precision-Specialist-Shares-Big-Takeaway-from-See-&-Spray-Trial.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com Let’s head south now to Fort Myers, Fla., for the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association convention. Mach CEO Colin Hurd served as technology chair for the event. Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association convention. Mach CEO Colin Hurd served as technology chair for the event.]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14235 Wed, 23 Apr 2025 05:00:39 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14235-a-glimpse-into-the-future-at-fema-convention A-Glimpse-into-the-Future-at-FEMA-Convention.png Than Hartsock, Deere VP Precision Upgrades, provides an update on the latest precision planter technology, including the launch of 2 new retrofit options — MaxEmerge 5e and ExactEmerge meter upgrades. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14106 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14106-video-john-deere-highlights-new-planter-technology-upgrades John Deere Highlights New Planter Technology Upgrades.jpg Than Hartsock, Deere VP Precision Upgrades, provides an update on the latest precision spraying options for farmers in 2025, including INC Pro (individual nozzle control), ExactApply Nozzle Technology, Pressure Recirculation, Product Reclaim, BoomTrac Pro 2 and See & Spray Premium. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14102 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14102-video-john-deere-showcases-new-precision-spraying-technology John Deere Showcases New Precision Spraying Technology.jpg Jody Brock of APV America showcases the company’s new ISOBUS monitor to increase the efficiency of cover crop seeding and more. Brock explains how the system is compatible with virtually any machine. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14100 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14100-video-apv-introduces-new-isobus-monitor-for-increased-seeding-efficiency APV Introduces New ISOBUS Monitor for Increased Seeding Efficiency.jpg nnewman@lessitermedia.com 2025 Most Valuable Dealer Ag Technology Solutions Group hosted a clinic at CEO Skip Klinefelter’s farm in Nokomis, Ill. Precision Planting region manager Josh Stoller delivered a presentation about new planter and sprayer technologies that are giving him a winning-edge in his no-till and strip-till operation. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14045 Sun, 09 Feb 2025 05:00:39 -0500 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14045-no-tiller-highlights-planter-and-sprayer-tech-at-atsg-clinic No-Tiller Highlights Planter & Sprayer Tech at ATSG Clinic.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com There’s new smart spray technology from precision ag startup Sentera that could lower herbicide usage by up to 70%. It’s called Aerial WeedScout. It uses aerial imaging from a drone and artificial intelligence to detect weeds. Then it creates prescriptions within 24 hours that can be executed through any precision sprayer. Sentera CTO Eric Taipale explains what separates Aerial WeedScout from other precision spraying options on the market. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/13454 Tue, 09 Jul 2024 06:00:39 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/13454-ahead-of-the-curve-aerial-weedscout Sentera Launches Precision Weed Management Solution1.png Veris's new Smart Soil Survey allows farmers and service providers to access a network of experts to deliver the best outcomes from your field data. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/9006 Wed, 31 Jul 2019 08:52:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/9006-video-veris-technologies-new-smart-soil-survey-network-connects-mapping-and-soil-management-experts