Dig into more about managing nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and micronutrients in a way that maximizes crop yields while minimizing impacts to the environment and reducing waste. https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/rss en-us Each week our editors will bring you data from our annual No-Till Farmer Operational Benchmark Survey. Continue reading and check back weekly for the next set of valuable data. No-Till Farmer Operational Benchmark Survey. Continue reading and check back weekly for the next set of valuable data.]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14342 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14342-no-till-cropping-and-business-insights NTF_No-Till Cropping & Business Insights_1080x567.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com How many pounds of nitrogen do corn plants use to make one bushel of corn? If you use the 10-bushel per 1,000 plants ratio, then it takes roughly 100 plants to make a bushel. How much nitrogen do those 100 plants need? How many pounds of nitrogen do corn plants use to make one bushel of corn? If you use the 10-bushel per 1,000 plants ratio, then it takes roughly 100 plants to make a bushel. How much nitrogen do those 100 plants need? 

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15439 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15439-how-many-pounds-of-nitrogen-do-corn-plants-use-to-make-1-bushel Strip-Till-Innovator-Chris-Perkins-will-return-to-the-Strip-Till-Conference-stage-in-2026.jpg Otwell, Ind., Strip-Till Innovator Chris Perkins will return to the Strip-Till Conference stage Aug. 6 with soil test data analyst Chris Kasten. The dynamic duo will share how they’re rethinking the traditional approach to nutrient management and plant testing.   Thiosulfare products can help to reduce ammonia volatilization losses. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15416 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15416-advantages-of-using-thiosulfates-to-protect-nitrogen Verdesian now holds three Biostimulant Certifications from TFI, reinforcing the company’s position as a technology-driven leaderin the biostimulant space. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15421 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15421-verdesians-crop-gets-biostimulant-certification-from-the-fertilizer-institute Verdesian-Logo.webp Whether it’s healthier soil, reduced inputs or lower fuel & labor costs, identifying goals provides some structure & direction for your no-till operation Whether it’s healthier soil, reduced inputs or lower fuel & labor costs, identifying goals provides some structure & direction for your no-till operation

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/blogs/1/post/15407 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/blogs/1-covering-no-till/post/15407-whats-your-goal-with-no-till Randall-Reeder.jpg kdowning@lessitermedia.com Compost extracts produced with equipment from Hiwassee Products and implemented by AgriBio Systems, are improving nutrient efficiency, soil structure, water infiltration and system resilience for farmers. Compost extracts produced with equipment from Hiwassee Products and implemented by AgriBio Systems, are improving nutrient efficiency, soil structure, water infiltration and system resilience for farmers.

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15400 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:12:31 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15400-building-healthier-soil-with-compost-extracts http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15404 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15404-product-performance-profiles jdobberstein@lesspub.com Growers continue to implement these products in their farming operation but still have questions about research data & ROI Growers continue to implement these products in their farming operation but still have questions about research data & ROI  

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15398 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15398-no-tillers-strip-tillers-interested-in-biologicals-but-adoption-challenges-remain No-Tillers Strip-Tillers Interested in Biologicals but Adoption Challenges Remain-1.jpg The 2nd annual Ag Biologicals Benchmark Report published by No-Till Farmer found interest in these products is strong, but growers still have many questions. Adobe Stock lbarrera@lesspub.com Capturing photos of no-tillers’ fields from pre-plant through harvest helps create planting & fertilizing prescriptions & guide in-season nitrogen management Capturing photos of no-tillers’ fields from pre-plant through harvest helps create planting & fertilizing prescriptions & guide in-season nitrogen management

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15395 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15395-taking-a-hindsight-approach-with-aerial-imagery-leads-to-better-n-use Taking a Hindsight Approach with Aerial Imagery Leads to Better N Use-4.jpg ruizdiaz@ksu.edu K-State Extension nutrient management specialist Dorivar Ruiz Diaz shares several tips for identifying various nutrient deficiencies in soybeans this growing season. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15394 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15394-identifying-nutrient-deficiency-symptoms-in-soybeans Studying-the-Crop.jpg kdowning@lessitermedia.com Biologicals innovator shares tips for determining which products will deliver a strong ROI Biologicals innovator shares tips for determining which products will deliver a strong ROI

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15392 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15392-biologicals-sorting-the-pretenders-and-contenders jdobberstein@lesspub.com In this No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Bio-Till Cover Crops, we continue the No-Till Ted Talk with Iowa no-tiller James Hepp and Modern Ag Alliance Executive Director Elizabeth Burns-Thompson to share their thoughts on where agriculture is headed. No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Bio-Till Cover Crops, we continue the No-Till Ted Talk with Iowa no-tiller James Hepp and Modern Ag Alliance Executive Director Elizabeth Burns-Thompson to share their thoughts on where agriculture is headed.]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15380 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15380-podcast-no-till-mic-drop-ags-brightest-minds-discuss-the-future-of-conservation-agriculture-part-2 NTF_podcastlogo_final_0816.jpg jdobberstein@lesspub.com In this No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Bio-Till Cover Crops, we share the first of this two part series of the No-Till Farmer podcast, we welcome Field to Market President Carrie Vollmer-Sanders and regenerative ag tech advisor Monte Bottens to share their thoughts on where agriculture is headed. No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Bio-Till Cover Crops, we share the first of this two part series of the No-Till Farmer podcast, we welcome Field to Market President Carrie Vollmer-Sanders and regenerative ag tech advisor Monte Bottens to share their thoughts on where agriculture is headed.]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15357 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15357-podcast-no-till-mic-drop-ags-brightest-minds-discuss-the-future-of-conservation-agriculture-part-1 NTF_podcastlogo_final_0816.jpg jdobberstein@lesspub.com If you’re using biostimulants, bioherbicides or biofertilizers on your farm, we’d would love to hear how you’re using these products on your farm, what successes you’re having and what challenges you’ve run across. If you’re using biostimulants, bioherbicides or biofertilizers on your farm, we’d would love to hear how you’re using these products on your farm, what successes you’re having and what challenges you’ve run across.

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15351 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15351-how-are-you-using-biologicals-on-your-farm-wed-like-to-know HEALTHY-SOIL.jpg HEALTHY SOILS. Soil organic matter at Reddick Farms in Bardwell, Ky., has increased from 1% to 3% over the past 8 years. The Reddicks have also seen a significant decline in soil erosion since going all in on no-till and cover crops in 2018.  nnewman@lessitermedia.com In this video, Noah Newman checks in with an update on the 2026 National Strip-Tillage Conference, which takes place Aug. 6-7 in Springfield, Ill. Newman catches up with Coolidge, Ariz., strip-tiller Robert Boyle, who explains why the conference is a must-attend for him every year. In this video, Noah Newman checks in with an update on the 2026 National Strip-Tillage Conference, which takes place Aug. 6-7 in Springfield, Ill. Newman catches up with Coolidge, Ariz., strip-tiller Robert Boyle, who explains why the conference is a must-attend for him every year. 

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15347 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15347-why-this-lone-wolf-keeps-returning-to-the-national-strip-till-conference Novonesis and Rovensa Next today announced a distribution agreement under which Rovensa Next will commercialize select Novonesis agricultural biosolutions in the United States, beginning with the 2027 growing season. Novonesis and Rovensa Next today announced a distribution agreement under which Rovensa Next will commercialize select Novonesis agricultural biosolutions in the United States, beginning with the 2027 growing season. 

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15336 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15336-rovensa-next-to-distribute-novonesis-biosolutions-for-plant-health-in-the-united-states This Univ. of Minnesota Extension blog addresses a common question for growers: If you crank up your nitrogen application rates, do you need to scale up your sulfur rates in tandem? This Univ. of Minnesota Extension blog addresses a common question for growers: If you crank up your nitrogen application rates, do you need to scale up your sulfur rates in tandem?

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15331 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15331-should-you-apply-more-sulfur-if-your-nitrogen-rate-increases sulfur-deficiency.jpg Ducks Unlimited (DU) is proud to announce The Mosaic Company and The Mosaic Company Foundation for Sustainable Food Systems (The Mosaic Company Foundation) as the 2025 joint recipients of the DU Corporate Conservation Achievement Award, honoring their exceptional commitment to conservation in North America. Ducks Unlimited (DU) is proud to announce The Mosaic Company and The Mosaic Company Foundation for Sustainable Food Systems (The Mosaic Company Foundation) as the 2025 joint recipients of the DU Corporate Conservation Achievement Award, honoring their exceptional commitment to conservation in North America.

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15333 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15333-ducks-unlimited-honors-the-mosaic-company-with-corporate-conservation-achievement-award du.jpg After more than a decade of agricultural innovation, 360 Yield Center announced today a strategic brand restructuring that establishes two distinct divisional brands: 360 RAIN, focused on adaptive application, and 360 YIELD, focused on retrofit equipment upgrades. After more than a decade of agricultural innovation, 360 Yield Center announced today a strategic brand restructuring that establishes two distinct divisional brands: 360 RAIN, focused on adaptive application, and 360 YIELD, focused on retrofit equipment upgrades.

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15328 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15328-360-yield-center-splits-into-two-brands-360-rain-for-adaptive-application-360-yield-for-retrofit-equipment 360.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com 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. 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.]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15304 Fri, 29 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15304-cover-crops-strip-till-spark-desert-soil-revival Cover-Crops,-Strip-Till-Spark-Desert-Soil-Revival.png jdobberstein@lesspub.com So here’s a thought — why not invest in a no-till system and cover crops that are appropriate for the climate and KEEP SOIL IN PLACE? And improve nutrient cycling and water infiltration while you’re at it? http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/blogs/1/post/15310 Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/blogs/1-covering-no-till/post/15310-ditching-common-sense-causes-local-dust-bowl John-Dobberstein2.jpg Cutting tillage & focusing on regenerative practices helped Greg Woll reduce expenses, boost crop yields & protect the soil. Cutting tillage & focusing on regenerative practices helped Greg Woll reduce expenses, boost crop yields & protect the soil.

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15308 Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15308-no-till-regenerative-practices-fit-the-retirement-bill What I've Learned from No-Tilling-Greg Woll-1.jpg PLANTING OPPORTUNITY. At planting, biologicals are applied in furrow. They're also applied in season and to corn stubble in fall. The biology, amino acids and micronutrients work to break down residue and free nutrients from the soil. Phosphorus hasn't been necessary for years. Greg Woll jdobberstein@lesspub.com Multi-site research in Illinois & Iowa shows thiosulfate products can reduce the loss of this expensive nutrient & while still enhancing yields. Multi-site research in Illinois & Iowa shows thiosulfate products can reduce the loss of this expensive nutrient & while still enhancing yields.

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15303 Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15303-the-case-for-using-thiosulfate-to-protect-your-n-source Using Thiosulfate to Protect Your N Source-1.jpg PROTECTING N INVESTMENT. Multi-site research in Illinois and Iowa by Tessenderlo Kerley and Twin State showed thiosulfate products can reduce the loss of nitrogen while still enhancing yields. Tessenderlo Kerley USDA today announced the availability of $65 million this year for new tools, approaches, practices and technologies to further natural resource conservation on private lands through the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15299 Wed, 27 May 2026 13:08:22 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15299-nrcs-announces-65-million-for-conservation-innovation-grants NRCS_CIG_SocialMedia_24-3-Web Header.jpg Row-crop farmers can benefit from the ‘animal equation’ through new income streams, lowered input costs & improved soil carbon capture, says former USDA scientist Jonathan Lundgren Row-crop farmers can benefit from the ‘animal equation’ through new income streams, lowered input costs & improved soil carbon capture, says former USDA scientist Jonathan Lundgren

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15300 Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15300-boost-revenue-and-soil-health-by-integrating-livestock-with-no-till Integrating-Livestock-with-No-Till-1.jpg STOCK UP & SAVE. Increased stock density and intensive grazing management helps long-term forage production, boosts farm income, and reduces weed and insect pressure, particularly when added as a tool to diversify a crop-only farm. Research shows the “animal equation” is vital to building soils and reducing inputs — usually within the first year. Dan Crummett jdobberstein@lesspub.com In this No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Bio-Till Cover Crops, Mike Lessiter, president and CEO of Lessiter Media, sat down with Pivot Bio CEO Chris Abbott to talk about the company’s approach to researching and manufacturing biological nitrogen products. No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Bio-Till Cover Crops, Mike Lessiter, president and CEO of Lessiter Media, sat down with Pivot Bio CEO Chris Abbott to talk about the company’s approach to researching and manufacturing biological nitrogen products.]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15293 Fri, 22 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15293-podcast-tracking-pivot-bios-revolution-with-plant-nutrition NTF_podcastlogo_final_0816.jpg nnewman@lessitermedia.com 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. 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.]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15274 Fri, 15 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15274-farmers-slash-inputs-by-170-per-acre-with-no-till-and-neighborly-grazing Farmers-Slash-Inputs-by-$170-Per-Acre-with-No-Till-&-‘Neighborly-Grazing’.png Pivot Bio recently announced it has moved its corporate headquarters to Minneapolis, Minn., relocating from its prior headquarters in Berkeley, Calif. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15275 Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15275-pivot-bio-relocates-headquarters-to-minnesota-strengthening-midwest-presence 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. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15249 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15249-how-micronutrients-can-help-no-tillers-unlock-n-p-k-roi jdobberstein@lesspub.com Agri-Pulse reported the Trump administration may spend billions of dollars to invest infrastructure and reshore fertilizer production back into America, citing Rollins’ comments during a recent House Appropriations subcommittee budget hearing. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15242 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15242-reports-us-may-use-tariff-money-to-boost-fertilizer-supply 1776714104226.jpg Executives from the fertilizer industry recently met with USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden and several other Trump administration officials to discuss fertilizer prices and supply issues as farmers embark on the 2026 growing season. (TFI photo)