Exploring Strip-Till’s Critical Role in the Quest for Healthier Soils
Jerry Hatfield, the former director of the National Laboratory for Agriculture and the Environment, leads off the 2025 National Strip-Tillage Conference with a big-picture look at how strip-till fits into the soil health puzzle and why it’s key to the long-term outlook of your operation. The USDA-ARS Hall of Famer unpacks data from the latest studies to show strip-tillers what lives — and must thrive — below the surface to maintain healthy soil structure.
“Increasing biological activity requires food, water, air and shelter, all of which can be achieved with strip-till,” Hatfield says. “The more we understand about these processes, the greater our ability to enhance soil health and profits.”
You’ll Learn: How to build a strong foundation for healthy, productive soils with strip-till & create the environment for your crops to reach their full potential.
View the full speaker agenda and topics here.
The 12th Annual National Strip-Tillage Conference, happening July 31 – Aug. 1, 2025, in Iowa City, Iowa, offers 30+ game-changing sessions over two days, providing invaluable insights and unmatched networking opportunities with top strip-till experts and fellow farmers. Discover the best tips, strategies and techniques to boost your profitability and success in strip-tillage.A proven & practical “think tank” for success-minded strip-tillers, planned by strip-tillers seeking the best income-expanding strategies & guidance …
- 6 thought-provoking general sessions
- 13 expert-led classrooms on specific topics
- 14 interactive farmer-to-farmer roundtables
- Meals & networking events
- Pre-conference workshop
- Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) credits
- 5 high-impact attendee bonuses to further build your knowledge … AND MORE!
For more information about the 2025 National Strip-Tillage Conference, to register for the event and to book your hotel room visit StripTillFarmer.com/NSTC
The National Strip-Tillage Conference extends its thanks to our 2025 Title sponsors: Ag Leader, AgSynergy, Dawn Equipment Co., Environmental Tillage Systems, ForGround by Bayer, HUMA, KUHN, Land Luvr, ESN, Ostara, RhizoZorb by Phospholutions, Schlagel, Unverferth Mfg. Co., Inc., Vulcan Equipment, Yetter Farm Equipment and Zimmerman Manufacturing LLC.