On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Montag Manufacturing, no-till legend Paul Jasa explains why a diverse rotation is a key part of his systems approach to soil health. Plus, strip-tiller David Hula reflects on his record-breaking 623-bushel corn yield.

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by CultivAce, the winning combination for minimizing phosphorous loss is revealed at the Water and Soil Health Conference in Wisconsin Dells. Plus, assistant editor Mackane Vogel checks in with some cover crop tips from the Soil Management Summit in Alexandria, Minn.

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by CultivAce, we talk to East Troy, Wis., no-tiller Jim Stute as he wraps up corn harvest. Stute reflects on a challenging year and shares how he was able to conserve moisture with cereal rye. Plus, James Crouch, National Segment Manager for Yokohama Off-Highway Tires, says now is the perfect time to check your ag tires. The self-proclaimed “tire nerd” explains what to look for when doing an inspection, and why it’s important to make sure your tires aren’t overinflated.

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by CultivAce, Hickory, N.C., record-breaking no-tiller Russell Hedrick shares how he was able to decrease his soybean seeds per pound from 2,800 to under 1,400. In the Farmer Feature segment, Hopkinton, Iowa, no-tiller Ryan Gibbs gives a crash course on how to use a refractometer to measure brix levels in corn and soybeans.

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by CultivAce, we break down harvest results from a couple studies in the Corn Belt — no-till vs. conventional tillage soybeans in Indiana, and a nutrient stratification study in Illinois. Plus, in the Cover Crop Connection segment, assistant editor Mackane Vogel shares a new piece of equipment that’s piquing the interest of cover croppers.

West Union, Iowa, no-tiller Loran Steinlage checks in with a harvest update, and explains why this fall will be one of his most educational harvests yet. Also in this episode, Dr. Ben West, executive director of Farmers for Soil Health, identifies 2 key factors that will drive no-till, strip-till and cover crop adoption rates. This episode of Conservation Ag Update is brought to you by CultivAce.

Wisconsin no-tiller Tony Peirick checks in with an update on his crop as harvest season continues across the Corn Belt. Peirick explains why he’s expecting a “better than average” harvest even after an extremely dry summer. This episode of Conservation Ag Update is brought to you by CultivAce.

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, a group of no-tillers gather in southwestern Wis., to carry on Dave Brandt’s vision of a farmer-led learning center at the Sinsinawa Mound Center. Plus, Stockton, Ill., no-tiller Greg Thoren shares how he’s netting $135 more per acre than his peers who practice conventional tillage. This episode of Conservation Ag Update is brought to you by Yokohama Off-Highway Tires.

Conservation Ag Update hits the road once again for the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Ill. Mackane Vogel discovers a new electric cover crop seeder, and catches up with ag tire expert James Tuschner for a “Tire Talk” about preventing stubble damage. Noah Newman chats with central Illinois farmer Dave Brown, goes ahead of the curve with Terrakamp CEO Joseph Jandrisch for a look at the soil health benefits of the company’s NEXAT system, and reveals the secret to strip-tiller Alex Harrell’s soybean record-breaking success. This episode of Conservation Ag Update is brought to you by Yokohama Off-Highway Tires.