https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/rss en-us nnewman@lessitermedia.com Looking to slash equipment costs, Quint Pottinger went all in on autonomy, replacing his two big tractors and planters with a small tractor, an 8-row planter and a Sabanto autonomy kit. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15341 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15341-video-of-the-week-ray-archuletas-tale-of-two-fields Video-of-the-Week--Ray-Archuleta’s-Tale-of-Two-Fields.png 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 mvogel@lessitermedia.com As you can see, we are at the birthplace of the tillage radish. Yes, I'm on Steve Groff's farm in Holtwood, Pennsylvania. And speaking of which, we're going to toss it off to Steve right now for some cover crop action. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15340 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15340-steve-groff-bringing-cover-crop-knowledge-to-no-till-conference Steve-Groff-Bringing-Cover-Crop-Knowledge-to-No-Till-Conference.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com Let’s get back to the CTIC Tour now, where no-tiller Zeb Winslow III talked to attendees above the cover crop program on his 4,000-acre farm and the difference it’s making for his soil health. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15339 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15339-cover-crop-benefits-on-display-during-ctic-tour Cover-Crop-Benefits-on-Display-During-CTIC-Tour.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com Looking to slash equipment costs, Quint Pottinger went all in on autonomy, replacing his two big tractors and planters with a small tractor, an 8-row planter and a Sabanto autonomy kit. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15338 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15338-no-tiller-plants-100-of-his-corn-autonomously No-Tiller-Plants-100%-of-His-Corn-Autonomously-.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com 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. 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.

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15337 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15337-autonomy-takes-the-wheel-no-tiller-plants-entire-crop-with-driverless-tractor No-Tiller-Plants-100%-of-His-Corn-Autonomously-.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com 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. Titan International, we catch up with young Kentucky no-tiller Quint Pottinger to see how he autonomously planted his entire crop in 2026.]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15334 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15334-no-tiller-plants-entire-corn-crop-with-driverless-tractor No-Tiller-Plants-Entire-Corn-Crop-with-Driverless-Tractor.png jdobberstein@lesspub.com NRCS Chief Colton L. Buckley told No-Till Farmer he is prioritizing field staff to improve field engagement and technical expertise. No-Till Farmer he is prioritizing field staff to improve field engagement and technical expertise.]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15342 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15342-nrcs-promises-farmers-will-see-modernized-approach Eye-on-Washington NEW.png 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 kdowning@lessitermedia.com This Week's Lineup: No-Till or Dust Bowl The Final 10 Acres: Overcoming Dry Planting Conditions Transitioning to No-Till No-Tilling Soybeans into Standing Cover Crop Saving Time with Conservation Ag This Week's Lineup:

• No-Till or Dust Bowl
• The Final 10 Acres: Overcoming Dry Planting Conditions
• Transitioning to No-Till
• No-Tilling Soybeans into Standing Cover Crop
• Saving Time with Conservation Ag

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15330 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15330-no-till-highlights-june-11-2026 NTF THIS WEEK LOGO.png 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. 2025 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, 11 Jun 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 lessitef@lesspub.com In this edition: Bayer’s Proposed Roundup Settlement Violates Constitution, New Legal Filing Claims Bayer Says No Plans to Restructure Despite Litigation Threat Brazil Prosecutors Sue to Ban Weed Killer Glyphosate In this edition:

• Bayer’s Proposed Roundup Settlement Violates Constitution, New Legal Filing Claims
• Bayer Says No Plans to Restructure Despite Litigation Threat
• Brazil Prosecutors Sue to Ban Weed Killer Glyphosate

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15329 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15329-in-the-weeds-glyphosate-news-roundup-june-9-2026 In-the-Weeds.png As drought risk intensifies across U.S. farmland, the Soil Health Institute (SHI) has launched a new, science-based tool to help farmers and advisors understand how soil health management can improve water availability and crop resilience. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15326 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15326-free-tool-helps-growers-see-impact-of-regenerative-practices-on-drought-resilience DRC-results-1024x770.png kdowning@lessitermedia.com This Week's Lineup: No-Tilling Corn to Combat High Fuel Prices No-Till a First Step to Increasing Profitability No-Till Management Logistics No-Till Transition Transforms Farm No-Till Planter for Multiple Crops This Week's Lineup:

• No-Tilling Corn to Combat High Fuel Prices
• No-Till a First Step to Increasing Profitability
• No-Till Management Logistics
• No-Till Transition Transforms Farm
• No-Till Planter for Multiple Crops

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15323 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:00:45 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15323-no-till-highlights-june-4-2026 NTF THIS WEEK LOGO.png lessitef@lesspub.com One of our 50 states has decided to ban the herbicide that got no-till started in the early years before glyphosate came along. One of our 50 states has decided to ban the herbicide that got no-till started in the early years before glyphosate came along.

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/blogs/1/post/15325 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/blogs/1-covering-no-till/post/15325-vermont-is-first-state-to-ban-paraquat Frankly-Speaking-logo_0324_1000px (1).png mvogel@lessitermedia.com Moving on now to our Video of the Week, our Mike Lessiter caught up with Chris Abbott, the CEO of Pivot Bio for an exclusive interview following the move of company headquarters to the Twin Cities. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15318 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15318-video-of-the-week-1-on-1-with-pivot-bio-ceo-chris-abbott Video-of-the-Week--1-on-1-with-Pivot-Bio-CEO-Chris-Abbott.png mvogel@lessitermedia.com A special Southeast Minnesota Soil Health Bus Tour will bring up to 50 farmers to the National Strip-Tillage Conference, Aug. 6-7 in Springfield, Ill. The tour is sponsored by the Rice and Steele Soil and Water Conservation Districts. A special Southeast Minnesota Soil Health Bus Tour will bring up to 50 farmers to the National Strip-Tillage Conference, Aug. 6-7 in Springfield, Ill. The tour is sponsored by the Rice and Steele Soil and Water Conservation Districts.]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15317 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15317-soil-health-bus-tour-headed-to-strip-till-conference Soil-Health-Bus-Tour-Headed-to-Strip-Till-Conference.png In case you missed them, here are the items that have garnered the most interest from farmers in the past month, May 2026. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15320 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15320-top-10-no-till-stories-in-may-2026 ntf-top-10.png mvogel@lessitermedia.com As the weather heats up and farmers everywhere get busier, the editorial team and I are getting plans squared away to hit the road and travel to several farms and field days in the coming months. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15316 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15316-hitting-the-road-editors-prepare-for-upcoming-farm-visits Hitting-the-Road-—-Editors-Prepare-for-Upcoming-Farm-Visits.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com In the No-Till Farmer Email Discussion Group, we asked, “How are you seeding cover crops?” Let’s see what you said. No-Till Farmer Email Discussion Group, we asked, “How are you seeding cover crops?” Let’s see what you said.]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15315 Sun, 31 May 2026 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15315-what-methods-are-no-tillers-using-to-seed-cover-crops What-Methods-Are-No-Tillers-Using-to-Seed-Cover-Crops.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com I just got back from Coolidge, Ariz., where Strip-Till Innovator Robert Boyle is proving cover crops can work anywhere…even in the desert with less than 7 inches of rain. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15314 Sat, 30 May 2026 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15314-innovative-farmer-transforms-soil-with-cover-crops-cutting-edge-tech Innovative-Farmer-Transforms-Soil-with-Cover-Crops,-Cutting-Edge-Tech.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com “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. “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. 

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/blogs/1/post/15301 Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/blogs/1-covering-no-till/post/15301-cover-crops-bring-soil-back-to-life-in-dry-country Boyle Soil.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 mvogel@lessitermedia.com This Week's Lineup: No-Till vs. Strip-Till Soybeans — One Farmer's No-Till Experiment No-Till Planting Corn in Ohio Using a John Deere 6125R From Soil to Stream — No-Till & Cover Crops Webinar Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2025 Unlikely, According to Recent Report No-Till Potatoes Across 1300 Acres in Just 8 Days This Week's Lineup:

• No-Till vs. Strip-Till Soybeans — One Farmer's No-Till Experiment
• No-Till Planting Corn in Ohio Using a John Deere 6125R
• From Soil to Stream — No-Till & Cover Crops Webinar
• Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2025 Unlikely, According to Recent Report
• No-Till Potatoes Across 1300 Acres in Just 8 Days

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15297 Thu, 28 May 2026 06:00:22 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15297-no-till-highlights-may-28-2026 NTF THIS WEEK LOGO.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 USDA weekly Crop Progress report shows 86% of corn planted (flat year/year, (+3% vs. recent average) and 60% emerged (-5% year/year, +2% vs. recent average). USDA weekly Crop Progress report shows 86% of corn planted (flat year/year, (+3% vs. recent average) and 60% emerged (-5% year/year, +2% vs. recent average).

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15305 Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15305-ag-quick-take-crop-plantings-emergence-trends-point-to-still-large-crop 076e1057-2fac-4e6e-b933-152325853582@bluematrix.png 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 jdobberstein@lesspub.com Buckley told No-Till Farmer Tuesday he will continue pushing to modernize the tools farmers have available through the NRCS and ensure the agency “gets back to basics” helping them succeed with their conservation goals. Buckley told No-Till Farmer Tuesday he will continue pushing to modernize the tools farmers have available through the NRCS and ensure the agency “gets back to basics” helping them succeed with their conservation goals. 

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15298 Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15298-nrcs-chief-talks-goals-for-agency-as-ag-tech Buckley pull quote.png Through Success from the Ground Up, Cargill provides financial support to soil health organizations focused on providing access to training and technical information that can help remove barriers for row crop farmers who want to rebuild the health of their soils, plant cover crops, and make better use of their water. Through Success from the Ground Up, Cargill provides financial support to soil health organizations focused on providing access to training and technical information that can help remove barriers for row crop farmers who want to rebuild the health of their soils, plant cover crops, and make better use of their water. 

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15291 Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15291-ctic-seeking-participants-for-new-mentoring-program Cargill_CTIC.png mvogel@lessitermedia.com This week I’ve got another update from this year’s Conservation ag Operator Fellow — Wisconsin no-tiller Tony Peirick. Let’s take a listen as he gives us his official 2026 planting season update. Wisconsin no-tiller Tony Peirick. Let’s take a listen as he gives us his official 2026 planting season update.]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15281 Thu, 21 May 2026 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15281-tony-peirick-shares-his-2026-planting-season-update Tony-Peirick-Shares-his-2026-Planting-Season-Update.png