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Strip-Till & Cover Crops Bring Soil Back to Life in Dry Country

Strip-Till & Cover Crops Bring Soil Back to Life in Dry Country

“For the first shovel out of the ground to find an earthworm, that’s just unheard of in Arizona,” Robert Boyle says. Managing editor Noah Newman shares more observations from his visit with the Strip-Till Innovator in Coolidge, Ariz.

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Building Healthier Soil and Profits with Strip-Till

Is Strip-Till Right for Your Farm?

Find out what production practices and field conditions are most suitable for strip-till. The Building Healthier Soil and Profits with Strip-Till series is brought to you by Environmental Tillage Systems.

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National Strip-Tillage Conference

Springfield, Ill. — Aug. 6-7, 2026

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The National Strip-Tillage Conference returns Aug. 6-7, 2026! Build and refine your strip-till system with dozens of new ideas and connections at the 13th annual National Strip-Tillage Conference in Springfield, Ill. Experience an energizing agenda featuring inspiring general session speakers, expert-led Strip-Till Classrooms and collaborative Strip-Till Roundtables. Plus, Certified Crop Adviser credits will be offered.

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    Strip-Till & Cover Crops Bring Soil Back to Life in Dry Country

    “For the first shovel out of the ground to find an earthworm, that’s just unheard of in Arizona,” Robert Boyle says. Managing editor Noah Newman shares more observations from his visit with the Strip-Till Innovator in Coolidge, Ariz.

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    Shining a Light on Mental Health in Agriculture

    Time flies during planting season, and this year has been no exception. But let’s pause for a moment and talk about something that doesn’t get covered enough in agriculture throughout the year — mental health.

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    Should Your Farm Sign a Carbon Contract?

    "To date, farmer uptake of these programs has been very slow, in spite of the promise to pay farmers for participation. I believe a lot of the reluctance stems from the uncertainty about these programs," says Todd Janzen in his latest blog.
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    Forage Matters: Cover Crops, Grazing & Nitrogen Fixation

    Legumes do have the ability, when conditions are right, to fix large amounts of nitrogen, no doubt about that. To capture the most of that fixed nitrogen, the legume should be cycled back into the soil through plant decay or by grazing and cycling through the animal and back to the soil.

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2026 Strip-Till Farmer Benchmark Report

2026 Strip-Till Farmer Benchmark Report

This report gives you easy access to nationwide benchmarking data so you can see exactly how your farm stacks up against your peers. You’ll gain insights gathered over 13 years of tracking strip-till practices, including how leading growers are adopting new technology and adapting to today’s challenges, all in one comprehensive 16-page report.

Cover Crop Strategies Volume 6

Cover Crop Strategies Volume 6

If you’re struggling to keep up with the fast-paced changes and trends in agriculture, this next volume of Cover Crop Strategies — Measuring Cover Crop Data & Trends — is a great resource for farmers and ag advisors alike to help improve your farm operation, your soil health and your bottom line.

2025 Strip-Till Farmer Benchmark Report

2025 Strip-Till Farmer Benchmark Report

The 12th Strip-Till Operational Benchmark Study analyzes yields, planting practices & in-season management strategies of hundreds of U.S. strip-tillers. This highly anticipated Strip-Till Farmer 16-page special report provides you with a benchmark to measure your own operation against and some insight about how to improve your own efficiency with some of these practices. 


2024 Strip-Till Farmer Benchmark Report

2024 Strip-Till Farmer Benchmark Report

The 11th Strip-Till Operational Benchmark Study analyzes yields, planting practices & in-season management strategies of hundreds of U.S. strip-tillers. This highly anticipated Strip-Till Farmer 16-page special report provides you with a benchmark to measure your own operation against and some insight about how to improve your own efficiency with some of these practices. 

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