Frank Lessiter

Lessiter Media Co-Founder Pam Lessiter Passes

She co-founded ‘a different kind of ag publishing company’ in 1981 with husband, Frank

March 11, 2025

Pam Lessiter, co-founder of Lessiter Media Inc., passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving husband, Frank, and all 4 of her children in a room packed with in-laws and grandchildren on March 8, 2025 after an unwavering 7-year battle with lung disease.

Seeking Leaders in Conservation Agriculture for CTIC Hall of Fame

February 12, 2025 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

Nominations are now open for inducting innovators, trailblazers, mentors, and other contributors to conservation agriculture into the 2025 CTIC Hall of Fame.

The Strip-Till Farmer Origin Story

By Frank Lessiter posted on February 1, 2025 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

I don't recall when we wrote our first No-Till Farmer article on strip-tilling, but it was soon after Cliff Roberts first used this no-till spin-off on his Kentland, Ind., farm in 1987.

A Trip Down Strip-Till Memory Lane: Pioneers, Breakthroughs & More

By Frank Lessiter posted on January 29, 2025 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Equipment, Soil Health

While growers were moving toward no-tilled soybeans in a big way during the 1990s, no-tilled corn acres remained somewhat flat. Many farmers feared problems when they tried to no-till corn into cold, wet ground covered with residue. As a result, strip-till soon emerged as a compromise.

Strip-Till Farmer's Best of 2024

By Connor Campbell posted on January 15, 2025 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

The top-performing Strip-Till Farmer content of 2024 showcases critical industry updates, expert insights, and emerging trends in the strip-till farming community.

A Terrific National No-Tillage Conference Program — Offering Many, Many Profit-Building Reasons on Why You Need to Attend

Expect an energetic 4 days of non-stop learning in Louisville from leading no-tillers, agronomists, researchers & suppliers who will be sharing their most valuable ideas to help you get the most out of your 2025 no-till cropping program.

By Frank Lessiter posted on December 18, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Equipment, Crop Protection, Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture, Soil Health

A longtime attendee at the National No-Tillage Conference (NNTC) recently told me our 2025 lineup of topics and speakers is among the very best in the entire 33-year history of this event.

Strip-Till Standpoint

Strip-Till Hall of Famers Reflect on Origin Stories

2024 Strip-Till Hall of Famers Bill Preller, David Legvold & Jodi DeJong-Hughes shared the following words during their induction ceremony at the 2024 National Strip-Tillage Conference.

October 18, 2024 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

2024 Strip-Till Hall of Famers Bill Preller, David Legvold & Jodi DeJong-Hughes shared the following words during their induction ceremony at the 2024 National Strip-Tillage Conference.

Observations on Dad’s Calling

By Mike Lessiter posted on September 4, 2024

It’s a pleasure to introduce you to my dad, Frank Lessiter, and what I would call the 5th child in our family, his No-Till Farmer (NTF) publication. I was 3 years old when Dad put out the first edition, and I can’t recall a time when NTF wasn’t a part of the family.

Conservation Ag Update

No-Till, Strip-Till Insights & Innovations at 2024 Farm Progress Show

By Noah Newman posted on September 3, 2024 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Martin-Till, we’re broadcasting from the road at the 2024 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa! We highlight some of the latest innovations at the show, including a new row cleaner from Martin-Till, autonomous filling station from Solinftec and a harvest weed seed control unit from Redekop.