More data, more insights, more to talk about — dig into the 2024 Strip-Till Benchmark Study, now available as a free 16-page report. 🔗 See how your farm stacks up to others:

𝗜𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝘁: Federal agencies unveiled a sweeping plan to address foreign threats and strengthen how the @USDA protects U.S. agriculture and food systems. 🔗 Read more:

Francois and Samantha Naude detail their unique closing wheel from FigTri Steel Products & Engineering, designed for the South African climate where compaction can be a real issue in the arid environment. 🎥 Watch here:

Bowling Green, Mo., strip-tiller Garett Gordy wants to know how other strip-tillers are using row cleaners in their system. Share your thoughts by joining the Strip-Till Farmer Email Discussion group! #bestoftheweb.

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 (@CoverCropping): After heavy rains eroded his Minnesota soils, Shawn Feikema turned to strip-till, cover crops and manure to rebuild soil health and resilience. 🔗 Read more:

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Univ. of Illinois researcher Jared Fender, who’s leading the charge on a massive strip-till trial, says he’s “amazed” at how the strip-tilled corn is looking at V9-V10. #bestoftheweb.

Watch how FigTri Steel Products & Engineering helps farmers keep their equipment running longer by designing durable, compatible parts that extend the life of older machines — a smart solution for tough financial times in South Africa.

In case you missed it: As the soybean growing season advances, leaf discoloration may be an early sign of nutrient deficiencies—understanding the symptoms can help guide timely management decisions.

Combining targeted nutrient management with precision technology and the power of living roots, strip-tiller Ben Pederson is implementing regenerative practices from the ground up.

From compaction issues to unreliable rainfall, Francois Naude and his wife Samantha created their company FigTri Steel Products & Engineering, to create equipment to assist their neighbors to succeed in their operations.

Whether you’re deciding if strip-till is right for your farm operation or looking for ways to improve your current system, an abundance of valuable field-proven techniques & new connections awaits you at the National Strip-Tillage Conference. Register Now>

Check out Strip-Till Hall of Famer Jodi DeJong-Hughes’ recap of a 4-year, multi-state trial comparing chisel plow, vertical tillage, strip-till shank and strip-till coulter systems. #bestoftheweb.

". a mid-year USDA report based on a historical review of research articles and Census of Agriculture from 2012-2022 indicates on-going acceptance of cover crops isn’t fairing as well.". Find out why in this #FranklySpeaking blog:

Check out this list of the latest vertical tillage innovations from some of the industry's leading suppliers.

We are less than a month away from the 12th Annual National Strip-Tillage Conference! Book your room at the Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center by Sunday, July 13, or until sold out >

Although they may seem like relic of the 1930's, dust storms remain a large issue with 232 deaths from windblown dust events from 2007-2017. Read to see how we can help to prevent these disastrous storms from happening.

Wyoming farmer Rick Cook is mastering strip-till in dry, challenging soils — cutting inputs by 25% and fine-tuning a new fertilizer plan for 2025. See how he's making it work at the 2025 National Strip-Tillage Conference 🎟️

Check out this week's Strip-Till Cropping & Business Insights citing data from out 2025 Strip-Till Farmer Operational Benchmark Survey.