Strip-Till Farming

Cover Crops Bring Soil Back to Life in Dry Country

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

“For the first shovel out of the ground to find an earthworm, that’s just unheard of in Arizona,” Robert Boyle says. Editor Noah Newman shares more observations from his visit with the Strip-Till Innovator in Coolidge, Ariz.

Cover Crops, Strip-Till Spark Desert Soil Revival

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 29 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

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.

Farmers Slash Inputs by $170 Per Acre with No-Till & ‘Neighborly Grazing’

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 15 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Titan International, we share some #Plant26 highlights from across the U.S., including a young strip-tiller in Nebraska, a cutting-edge no-till drill in Pennsylvania and an innovative intercropping system in Indiana.

‘Most Innovative Folks You’ll Find’ Gathering at 2026 Strip-Till Conference

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

“The networking is one of the things I love most about the Strip-Till Conference,” says Zack Smith, who strip-tills in Lake Mills, Iowa. “The farmers attending this conference are some of the most innovative folks you’re going to find."

Relay Cropping, New No-Till Drill Among Early #Plant26 Highlights

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Video of the Week: Strip-Till Innovator Experiments with Cover Crops

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0400

Time now for our Video of the Week. This one comes to us from our good friend Chris Perkins in Otwell, Ind. When I visited the Strip-Till Innovator a couple years ago, he wasn’t using cover crops. But Chris is an innovator because he’s always willing to try new things. Fast forward to 2026, he’s giving cover crops a try.

'Most Innovative Folks You’ll Find' … What to Expect at 2026 National Strip-Tillage Conference

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Noah Newman checks in from Strip-Till Farmer headquarters with a big announcement about the 2026 National Strip-Tillage Conference program.

Forty Years of Less Tillage, More Plants

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Soil health & soil carbon building goals drive commitment to developing cover crop, intercrop & bio-till strategies

The Negative Effects of Tilling the Soil

lessitef@lesspub.com — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Check out these 36 reasons that have a negative impact on moldboard plowing.

Environmental Tillage Systems Launches New Combination Liquid/Dry Fertilizer System for SoilWarrior 4500

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The new system allows farmers to apply both dry and liquid fertilizer in a single pass, giving them the freedom to source products from any retailer or supplier.

Farmers in 6 Different Counties Reap Benefits of 2-Pass Strip-Till System

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Luke Koffman boosts soil health & yields with fall strips, cover crops & spring strip freshener

Solving a Farm Puzzle, 1 Piece at a Time

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Technology needed for strip-till helped fuel a data-driven farming strategy that keeps pushing yields & profits for Michigan grower Jake Isley

Tidal Grow AgriScience Names Debbie Watts VP of Innovation & Business Development

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Debbie Watts joins Tidal Grow AgriScience to drive innovation, product launches, and strategic growth, helping growers maximize yields with science-powered, sustainable solutions.

These 3 Classrooms at the No-Till Conference Will Be EPIC …

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

In all seriousness, every breakout classroom at the upcoming National No-Tillage Conference (Jan. 6-9 in St. Louis) will be “epic." But as the resident “strip-till and precision guy” in the office, I’ll highlight 3 strip-till/precision related sessions I’m really looking forward to.

Can Corn Hybrids Connect with Regenerative Farming?

jdobberstein@lesspub.com — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

A Minnesota-based seed breeder & researcher is building a business raising non-GMO hybrids that can leverage healthier soils & reduced inputs in no-till & strip-till practices

Montag Launches New Precision Ag Toolbars for Metering Systems

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Engineered for versatility, the toolbars support multiple tillage and application setups.

[Video] Strip-Till, Cover Crops Pay Off for Pumpkin Growers After Historic Storms

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Sat, 11 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Strip-Till Farmer pays a visit to Basse's Farms in Colgate, Wis., for a look at how strip-till and cover crops are proving to be a winning combination for the pumpkin growers.

Nutrient Use Efficiency Drives Strip-Till Adoption

Sat, 20 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Of all the advantages strip-till offers, one in particular grabs the attention of both conventional farmers and no-tillers alike — especially when fertilizer prices remain stubbornly high.

Strip-Tillers, No-Tillers Gather for NSTC & ISU Field Day

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 06:00:39 -0400

The 12th annual National Strip-Tillage Conference is in the books. And what a show it was, with hundreds of farmers, educators and manufacturers exchanging ideas in Iowa City.

Hundreds Exchange Nutrient Management, Equipment & Soil Health Strategies at 2025 National Strip-Tillage Conference

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Sun, 03 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Nearly 400 farmers, agronomists, researchers, educators, dealers and manufacturers from all over the U.S. and other countries including Canada and Ireland, packed the Hyatt Regency in Coralville, Iowa for the 12^th annual National Strip-Tillage Conference July 31-Aug. 1.

Who Exactly is the Strip-Till Conference For?

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Good morning from the road! We’re Iowa-City bound for the 2025 National Strip-Tillage Conference. I’m so amped up for the event that I just had to blog about it (don’t worry, safely from the passenger seat).

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

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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.

[Video] Answering Your Biggest Questions about the Strip-Till Conference

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:00:00 -0400

Strip-Till Farmer technology editor Noah Newman answers your most pressing questions about the 2025 National Strip-Tillage Conference, which takes place July 31-Aug. 1 in Iowa City. In this video, we deep-dive into the program and conference format, discuss topics on the agenda and hear from speakers, strip-tillers and past attendees.

Strip-Till Success Doesn't Happen Overnight...or Does It?

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

I received an email from a farmer on the East Coast whose switch from no-till to strip-till hit a snag. He’s not failing, but he’s not seeing the immediate return on investment (ROI) he was hoping for.

International No-Till, Strip-Till and Cover Crops Research Journal – May 2025

lessitef@lesspub.com — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In this edition:

Effects of Conservation Agriculture on Soil Nitrogen Oxide N₂O Emissions and Crop Yield in Global Cereal Cropping Systems
Monitoring the Spatial Distribution of Cover Crops and Tillage Practices Using Machine Learning and Environmental Drivers across Eastern South Dakota
Potential Long-Term, Global Effects of Enhancing the Domestic Terrestrial Carbon Sink in the United States through No-Till and Cover Cropping
Global Synthesis of Cover Crop Impacts on Main Crop Yield
Development and Testing of a Precision Hoeing System for Re-compacted Ridge Tillage in Maize

[Video] The 2025 National Strip-Tillage Conference Preview Show

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 15:00:00 -0400

Technology Editor Noah Newman checks in from Iowa City with a preview of the 2025 National Strip-Tillage Conference, including exclusive insights from speakers on the program, a tour of the hotel and surrounding area, and a 1-on-1 interview with Iowa State’s Rebecca Vittetoe for a look at the pre-conference Strip-Till Field Day.

[Podcast] Tracking Adoption of No-Till, Strip-Till and Cover Crops, and Facing the Challenges Ahead

jdobberstein@lesspub.com — Fri, 30 May 2025 11:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by NewFields Ag, we’ll hear a panel discussion about the state of soil conservation from the most recent Conservation in Action Tour in Sioux Falls, S.D. hosted by the Conservation Technology Information Center.

Conservation Conversation: Jerry Hatfield on Soil Health & Strip-Till

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Tue, 06 May 2025 06:00:39 -0400

Special treat now — I caught up with soil health legend Jerry Hatfield to talk about his upcoming presentation at the National Strip-Tillage Conference and also the keys to expanding our knowledge about soil health.

Iowa’s Average Custom No-Till Rate Increases by 65 Cents in 2025

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In 2025, no-tillers are charging anywhere from $13 to $45 per acre for custom no-tilling. The average charge is $27.25 per acre to no-till with a planter.

[Video] What to Expect at 2025 National Strip Tillage Conference

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0400

The 2025 National Strip-Tillage Conference takes place July 31-August 1 in Iowa City. In this video, past attendees and speakers share why they keep coming back!