Residue Management

No-Till Cropping & Business Insights

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Each week our editors will bring you data from our 2025 No-Till Farmer Operational Benchmark Survey. Continue reading and check back weekly for the next set of valuable data.

5 Combine Oversights That Can Ruin Your Wheat Harvest [Webinar]

Wed, 13 May 2026 14:00:00 -0400

Small oversights in your combine setup can quietly rob yield, efficiency, and profitability during wheat harvest. In this webinar, Kondex Market & Product Strategy Manager Andy Theisen walks through five of the most common – and costly – combine oversights seen in the field today.

How Micronutrients Can Help No-Tillers Unlock N-P-K ROI

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

As crop margins continue to tighten, growers want to see more from the fertility dollars they're already spending, and some agronomists say micronutrients deserve a closer look.

God Adds 11th Commandment: "Thou Shalt Not Covet Thy Neighbor’s Plow"

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A divine update to the "Standard Operating Procedures for Humanity" was issued early this morning.

‘Dust in the Wind’ is More than a Song

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The problem of tillage and wind erosion isn’t just one of the Southern Plains, but a liability agriculture shares wherever the soil remains unprotected.

'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.

[Video] Talking Residue Management Tools with Meristem Crop Performance

jdobberstein@lesspub.com — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0500

Dru Egli from SurePoint Ag goes over the latest planter technology upgrades including the GFX hydraulic row cleaner, RFX row unit suspension, MVX electric seed meter and M-Series closing wheel.

[Video] How 'Shallow Tillage' Can Improve Seedbed Prep, Cover Crop Establishment

jdobberstein@lesspub.com — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0500

Josh Metsker, chief sales and marketing officer for Kelly Tillage, explains how the company's implements can help growers with seedbed preparation, residue management, cover crop establishment and more to improve operational results and efficiency without making a mess of soil structure.

Agronomic Strategies for Clean Starts and Fast Plant-Backs [Webinar]

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:30:00 -0500

Discover how to turn burndown from a chore into a strategic advantage. This webinar, sponsored by HELM Crop Solutions, explores expert agronomic strategies for clean fields, fast plant-backs, and healthier soil—helping growers stay ahead even when spring throws curveballs.

Squid Juice, AI & Optimism: Noteworthy Nuggets from National Farm Machinery Show

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:00:00 -0500

Here are some of the top things we saw — and heard — at the 2026 National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Ky.

"Frankly Speaking" Named an ACN Must-Read

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The Agricultural Communicators Network (ACN) recently released its 2026 ACN Book List, which features No-Till Farmer's Frankly Speaking book as a must-read by fellow ag communicators.

New Formats, In-Depth Focus Spearhead Energetic NNTC

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

No-tillers are tackling industry challenges with a renewed focus on soil health, precision technologies & labor-saving efficiencies to enhance the bottom line

Thunderstruck Ag Partners with Sharp Harvest to Sell Rezidue Reaper Tool for No-Tillers

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

By integrating residue management directly into the harvest operation, the tool addresses one of the most persistent challenges in modern farming, handling increasing residue levels without adding time, fuel costs, or operational complexity.

Getting the Best Bang for the Buck with Biological Seed Treatments [Webinar]

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0500

Discover how biological seed treatments enhance germination, root development, and early plant growth in no till systems. Learn how to compare ingredients, evaluate performance, and determine potential yield and ROI in this webinar with Midwest Bio-Tech’s Doug Miller.

Refueling Your Farm Operation — Networking & Continuing Education's Proven ROI

jdobberstein@lesspub.com — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:38:56 -0500

In a recent discussion, someone used the analogy of “filling up the gas tank,” and it really resonated with me.

Build Your Own Conference: Educational Tracks for Focused Learning at NNTC

jdobberstein@lesspub.com — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

If you’re looking to boost your farm’s performance in a specific area, check out the “tracks” below that offer a diverse learning experience at NNTC, Jan. 6-9 in St. Louis, Mo.

[Video] The No-Till Conference Preview Show: 2 New Sessions Revealed!

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0500

Noah Newman checks in from No-Till Farmer headquarters with an update on the upcoming National No-Tillage Conference, including what you can expect during the pre-conference workshops, speaker interviews, big news about 2 new general sessions and a TOP-SECRET promo code.

4 Ways Biologicals Can Help No-Tillers’ Nutrient Programs

lbarrera@lesspub.com — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Consider applying biologicals to fix nitrogen, improve soil health & root biomass, or break down residue, all of which can help get more fertilizer into your no-till crops

Balance Weed Suppression & Yield Loss by Timing Cereal Rye Termination Right

mpaukner@lessitermedia.com — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Balancing cereal rye’s ability to suppress weeds in no-till soybeans, while also minimizing soybean yield loss, hinges on in-season precipitation

SePRO Corporation and Gowan Company Collaborate to Strengthen North American Growth

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

SePRO Corporation and Gowan Company announced a strategic alliance poised to strengthen innovation, reach, and value in the U.S. agriculture market.

Narrow-Angle Row Cleaners Could Boost Yields in Narrow Soybean Rows

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

3-year replicated field trial highlights worth of cab-controlled, 45-degree-angle row cleaners for 15-inch beans in yield, early emergence, stand count & early-season growth

Turning Tech into Profit: Getting More from Your Harvest Data

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:40:42 -0400

The opportunity isn’t in collecting more harvest data — it's in closing the gap between what you’re capturing and how you’re applying it, says Stephanie Zelinko, national agronomist for AgroLiquid.

Solving the Residue ‘Rubik’s Cube’ with Custom-Built Attachments

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Tanner Schoff’s dad, James, started no-tilling corn and soybeans almost 30 years ago in Walnut, Ill., to keep the soil in place on their highly erodible land. Not too long after that, they started strip-tilling their corn.

No-Till and Livestock Provide Resiliency in Drought

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

No-Till Farmer Conservation Ag Fellow Michael Thompson says years of no-till & rotational grazing helped him avoid a drought-related shutout on his corn crop. The 2025 fellowship program is made possible with the support of Titan Tire and Yetter Farm Equipment.

National No-Tillage Conference Program Jam-Packed with Practical, Profit-Building Ideas

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Whether growers are just looking to tweak their no-till operation or planning for big changes, there will be something for nearly everyone at the 33^rd annual National No-Tillage Conference that kicks off in January. The full program has been released for the 2025 conference, which is scheduled for Jan. 7-10 in at the Marriott Downtown in Louisville, Ky.

No-Tiller, Strip-Tiller Builds Combine Attachment for Heavy Residue

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 06:00:39 -0400

Noah newman paid a visit to Tanner Schoff, a young farmer who no-tills and strip-tills in Walnut, Ill. Tanner was struggling with heavy residue in his system. So, he invented a combine attachment called the Sharp Harvest Rezidue Reaper to cut through stalks.

Cover Crops Can Stretch No-Till Water Use

lessitef@lesspub.com — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

As growers in numerous areas of the country tackle serious drought concerns, it’s a good time to look at the water-saving benefits to be gained with cover crops.

A Serious Question: Is Conservation Compliance a Joke?

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

If you see muddy water running off the fields into roadside ditches or a creek you know you are losing topsoil. Gullies, even tiny ones, are evidence of lost soil.

Tips for Managing Herbicide Carry Over with Cover Crops

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Some herbicides will remain in the soil for months after application; these residual herbicides can significantly harm subsequent cover crop stands.

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Dryland No-Till Requires Careful Balance of Risk & Reward

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The only place this no-tiller shoots for the moon is when he aims to maximize return on investment