Precision Agriculture

No-Till Cropping & Business Insights

Thu, 09 Jul 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.

Proving Strip-Till Can Work Anywhere — Even in the Desert

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Robert Boyle, the 2026 Strip-Till Innovator Award recipient, uses strip-till & cover crops to revive soil & slash inputs in ‘dry country’

Taking a Hindsight Approach with Aerial Imagery Leads to Better ‘N’ Use

lbarrera@lesspub.com — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Capturing photos of no-tillers’ fields from pre-plant through harvest helps create planting & fertilizing prescriptions & guide in-season nitrogen management

Building Efficiency, Using Technology to Unlock No-Till Potential

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Precision inputs, remote scouting & drone field applications keep this widely spread no-till operation productive & efficient

Trump’s Executive Order Prioritizes Precision Ag, Regenerative Farming

jdobberstein@lesspub.com — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Jonathan Lundgren, founder of the Ecdysis Foundation, along with Clarksville, Ind. no-tiller Rick Clark, Bluffton, Ga., rancher Will Harris and Foxholm, N.D. farmer Brendon Bock were on hand last Friday as Trump signed the order, which said funding should be “significantly increased” for regenerative agriculture practices, research and education.

Build the Data Muscle Before Taking the Big Tech Leap

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

If a farmer doesn’t have reliable field data, clean boundaries (or a practical boundary strategy) and disciplined documentation, the most advanced technology in the world won’t deliver consistent results.

Kinze Innovation Day Showcases No-Till, Strip-Till Equipment

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Titan International, a big piece of equipment is unveiled at the Kinze Product Innovation Day in Williamsburg, Iowa.

John Fulton Named as a CFAES Dean’s Chair

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

John Fulton has been appointed as a Dean’s Chair in The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences.

How Drones Can Complement Conventional Sprayers

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

While spray drones have multiple benefits, they should not necessarily be considered as a replacement for conventional ground-spraying, says Deepak Joshi in this Kansas State Extension article.

Why This 'Lone Wolf' Keeps Returning to the National Strip-Till Conference

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400

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.

Autonomy Takes the Wheel: No-Tiller Plants Entire Crop with Driverless Tractor

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Equipped with Sabanto, Panorama and Starlink, Pottinger became the first farmer in the Bluegrass State to plant his entire crop with a driverless tractor, joining fewer than 50 farms nationwide, according to the Kentucky Department of Agriculture.

No-Tiller Plants Entire Corn Crop with Driverless Tractor

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Titan International, we catch up with young Kentucky no-tiller Quint Pottinger to see how he autonomously planted his entire crop in 2026.

NRCS Promises Farmers Will See Modernized Approach

jdobberstein@lesspub.com — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

NRCS Chief Colton L. Buckley told No-Till Farmer he is prioritizing field staff to improve field engagement and technical expertise.

360 Yield Center Splits Into Two Brands: 360 RAIN for Adaptive Application, 360 YIELD for Retrofit Equipment

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400

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.

WinField Launches AI Tool Oz

Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The AI-powered tool helps make near-instant agronomic recommendations, and new updates to its BioVerified designation, a vetted list of biological products that meet a set of criteria developed by WinField United research and agronomy teams.

NRCS Announces $65 Million for Conservation Innovation Grants

Wed, 27 May 2026 13:08:22 -0400

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.

MASCHIO GASPARDO Opens Its First Full Line Store in North America

Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The Group’s fifth Full Line Store worldwide opened on May 22, 2026, in partnership with Roc-Pit Equipment LLC. Located in the heart of the American Corn Belt, the new dealership brings the full MASCHIO GASPARDO range to North American farmers.

Ag Leader Introduces Z-Row Integrated Row Guidance for Combines

Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

By eliminating the need for additional displays, controllers, or complex setup, the system helps operators stay focused during a demanding time of the year.

Pivot Bio Relocates Headquarters to Minnesota, Strengthening Midwest Presence

Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Pivot Bio recently announced it has moved its corporate headquarters to Minneapolis, Minn., relocating from its prior headquarters in Berkeley, Calif.

Spring Is Here: Are You Ready to Fly Your Drone Legally?

Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Spring has arrived and drones are back in the sky. Before you launch, it’s important to make sure you’re operating within the law.

U.S. House Passes Farm Bill 2.0, Pesticide 'Liability Shield' Removed

jdobberstein@lesspub.com — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The version approved Thursday removed controversial language that would have prohibited states and courts from, “penalizing or holding liable entities for failing to comply with requirements that would require labeling or packaging that is in addition to or different from the labeling or packaging approved by the EPA administrator.”

‘Eye in the Sky’ Tracking No-Till Adoption

jdobberstein@lesspub.com — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A research team from the University of Illinois has developed a dynamic framework that combines satellite imagery and machine learning — including residue indices from remote sensing data and environmental factors — to detect tillage practices over large areas and long time periods.

Creating Seeding Rate Prescriptions with AI for #Plant26

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Using artificial intelligence in our daily lives may feel like it comes from a science fiction novel, but with precision agriculture, AI is another tool to help farmers manage their operations.

Key Precision Takeaways from Auburn Cotton Planting Studies

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

These studies included evaluations of different planter types (seed meters), seeding configurations, seeding rates, and high-speed planting technology.

USDA Launching ‘Proving Ground’ for Ag Technology

jdobberstein@lesspub.com — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The USDA National Proving Grounds Network for AgTech will, according to the agency, “thoroughly test and validate both existing and emerging tools under real-world production conditions,” to provide farmers and ranchers with “trusted, practical insights” they can rely on to make product decisions.

Would You Trust Your Farm to ChatGPT?

jdobberstein@lesspub.com — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Used in the right way — as a decision-making tool rather than a crutch — AI has the potential to help younger farmers, who typically are far less skeptical about technology, find ways to bridge the knowledge gap and take some of the grind out of decision making.

[Video] PTx SymphonyVision Duo Gives Farmers 2 Options for Spraying

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Bethany Shoup from PTx explains how SymphonyVision Duo allows farmers to blanket apply and spot spray at the same time.

Nordson Acquires CapstanAG, Expanding Precision Ag Division in North America

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Combining CapstanAG technology with its existing ARAG product portfolio, Nordson Precision Agriculture will offer more solutions to customers worldwide.

Low-Cost Sensor System Could Warn Farmers of Salt Stress in Plants

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Soil salinity is a critical concern in agriculture when excessive soluble salts restrict a plant’s water uptake, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, hindering crop growth and reducing yields on roughly 30% of U.S. irrigated land.

'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.