Episodes
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What the Top Strip-Tillers Are Doing to Boost Profitability
On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, we break down the biggest strip-till equipment, fertilizer and cover crop trends in the U.S.
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100,000 Acres of Strip-Till Lessons with Joey Hanson
On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, longtime strip-tiller Joey Hanson shares key observations form his 3-state strip-till journey.
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Corn Belt Farmer Details Switch from Deep Strip-Till to Shallow Strip-Till
On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, we head inside Josh Sullivan’s strip-till operation in Morrisonville, Ill. Sullivan recently changed his strip-till playbook after 15-plus years of deep strip-till and anhydrous applications in the fall. He...
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Fighting Back Against Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN)
On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, senior editor John Dobberstein goes 1-on-1 with Iowa State Univ. nematologist Greg Tylka.
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Getting Back to the Strip-Till Basics with Pete Youngblut
On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, Pete Youngblut conducts a crash course on the boxes to check when implementing a strip-till system.
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A Conversation with a Strip-Till Rookie & a Strip-Till Veteran
On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, we catch up with a first-time National Strip-Tillage Conference attendee and a longtime attendee during a live recording at the 13th annual event in Springfield, Ill.
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Strip-Till Knowledge Sharing from All Over the U.S.
On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, managing editor Noah Newman previews the upcoming National Strip-Tillage Conference, taking place Aug. 6-7 in Springfield, Ill.
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‘Land Rich, Cash Poor’ Author Discusses Biggest Challenges Facing Farmers Today
On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, we go 1-on-1 with award-winning author and rural policy analyst Brian Reisinger. During this candid conversation, Reisinger discusses how strip-tillers and no-tillers are uniquely positioned to overcome...
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James Hepp & the Lobe Rangers Put Strip-Till, Conservation in the Spotlight
On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, we catch up with first-generation strip-tiller James Hepp in Rockwell City, Iowa. Hepp shares tips for getting into strip-till with a limited budget, reallocating resources toward practices like sap testing...
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1-on-1 with Iowa Strip-Till Yield Champ Mark Schleisman
On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter, we get the inside scoop on the NCGA Yield Contest-Winning plot in Lake City, Iowa. Mark Schleisman and his family swept the strip-till irrigated competition in the Hawkeye State in 2025. Mark won the title with 317…
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Strip-Till Nutrient Management Myth Busting with Brian Herbek
On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, we catch up with Brian Herbek for a deep dive into his strip-till nutrient management strategies.
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Strip-Till Farmer National Farm Machinery Show Recap
On this edition of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, we’re headed to Louisville, Ky., for a recap of the National Farm Machinery Show. Managing editor Noah Newman catches up with manufacturers, farmers and agronomists to discuss the latest innovations in...
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Improving Strip-Till Nutrient Distribution with Gary Zimmer
On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, Gary Zimmer shares 50 years’ worth of biological farming experience to help strip-tillers examine their nutrient distribution in a new light.
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Conservation & Chemistry: Ensuring Access to Critical Crop Protection Tools
On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, we go 1-on-1 with Elizabeth Burns-Thompson, executive director of the Modern Ag Alliance. Burns-Thompson, a second-generation farmer, says conservation and chemistry go hand in hand.
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Inside the Univ. of Illinois’ Massive Strip-Till Fertility Trial
On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, Jared Fender, senior research specialist at the Univ. of Illinois Crop Physiology Lab, shares new insights from the first full year of a massive strip-till trial.
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Strip-Tiller Shares Recipe for 100-Bushel Soybeans
On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, Bryan Severs, who no-tills non-GMO soybeans and strip-tills corn across 5,000 acres in Potomac, Ill., shares his program for raising high-yielding soybeans.
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Finding Strip-Till Success in Multiple Locations with Luke Koffman
On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, we sit down with Illinois custom strip-tiller Luke Koffman. Koffman, who started strip-tilling several years ago on his family farm, now helps others implement the practice on thousands of acres and…
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Strip-Till Farmer Road Trip Uncovers New Toolbars, Attachments & Technology
On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, get the scoop on the latest strip-till tools, technology and trends that we uncovered during our recent travels. The Strip-Till Farmer editorial team traveled to several shows and field days this year, from...
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Young Farmers Panel First-Generation Strip-Tiller James Hepp & Leopold Award Recipient Joel Reddick
On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, technology editor Noah Newman sits down with young farmers James Hepp and Joel Reddick for a discussion about their strip-till and no-till systems, and the challenges they face as young farmers.
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Strip-Till, Covers Help Basse’s Farms Overcome Historic Flooding
On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, we’re headed to Basse’s Farms in Colgate, Wis., for Pumpkin Fest 2025! Blake Basse fills us in on the family’s switch to strip-till and cover crops, and the impact it’s having on their world-famous pumpkins.
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Residue Challenges Inspire Strip-Tiller to Build Combine Attachment
On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Environmental Tillage Systems, we’re headed to Walnut, Ill., to catch up with strip-tiller Tanner Schoff. Schoff strip-tills corn, no-tills soybeans and uses cover crops. He recently created the Rezidue Reaper tillage attachment...
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Strip-Tilling in Poorly Drained Soils with Westin Arseneau
On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Environmental Tillage Systems, Westin Arseneau explains how strip-till boosts his efficiency and profitability in the challenging soils of his east central Illinois farm.
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A Strip-Till Origin Story with Rich Follmer
On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Environmental Tillage Systems (ETS), we catch up with the “Grandfather of Strip-Till” Rich Follmer. While growers were moving toward no-tilled soybeans in a big way during the 1980s and ‘90s, no-tilled corn acres remained…
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What the Numbers Say About Strip-Till Compared to Other Systems
On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Environmental Tillage Systems (ETS), Jodi DeJong-Hughes shares strip-till insights from over 20 years of comparative tillage research.
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Exploring Compaction Contributors & Solutions in Strip-Till Systems
On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Environmental Tillage Systems, Understanding Ag consultant Brian Dougherty gets to the root of compaction. Every equipment pass risks soil compaction, a problem that affects root and crop growth, water infiltration, crop…
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Speakers, Attendees Share Expectations & Lessons Learned at Strip-Till Conference
On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Environmental Tillage Systems, technology editor Noah Newman breaks down everything you can expect at the upcoming 2025 National Strip-Tillage Conference in Iowa City.
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Precision & Persistence: Strip-Till Insights from Innovator Ray Flickner
On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Environmental Tillage Systems, we pay a visit to 2025 Strip-Till Innovator Ray Flickner in Moundridge, Kan. Flickner takes us around his 1,000-acre corn, soybean and wheat operation for a look at how he’s making strip-till work…
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All-Star Panel Discusses State of Conservation Ag — Strip-Till, Cover Crops & More
On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Environmental Tillage Systems, we’re headed to Sioux Falls, S.D., for the Conservation in Action Tour and a special panel discussion about the state of soil conservation.
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1-on-1 with Reigning Strip-Till Corn Yield Champion Galt Porter
On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Environmental Tillage Systems (ETS), we catch up with Mercer, Mo., strip-tiller Galt Porter for a conversation about his award-winning 405-bushel corn yield. The 27-year-old is the reigning national NCGA Yield Contest champion in...
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Dairy Farmer Transforms Operation with Strip-Till
On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Environmental Tillage Systems, we catch up with Hatley, Wis., strip-tiller Mike Fischer as he gets ready to make spring strips.
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Making Your Strip-Till Operation More Rootworm-Resilient
On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Environmental Tillage Systems, we’re tackling one of the most common yield-robbing pests in the Corn Belt and beyond — corn rootworm. Ann Marie Journey, independent soil, wetland and stream health evaluator and founder of...
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First-Generation Strip-Tiller Unlocks Multiple Cover Crop Benefits
On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, first-generation strip-tiller James Hepp takes us inside his operation in Rockwell City, Iowa.
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What I’ve Learned from 30 Years of Strip-Till
On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter, longtime strip-tiller Alan Madison shares his 8 keys to strip-till success and reveals the top takeaways from decades of on-farm trials in Walnut, Ill.
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Q&A with Strip-Till Yield Champion David Hula
On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter, Charles City, Va., strip-tiller David Hula shares the keys to his strip-till success. David Hula recently captured his 13th NCGA High Yield Contest title with a 490-bushel yield in the strip-till irrigated class — nothing...
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Corn Roots, Tar Spot Solutions & New Strip-Till Tools at National Farm Machinery Show
On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter, we’re headed inside the 2025 National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Ky. We get the inside scoop on 4 new strip-till tools to help increase efficiency and maximize productivity in the fall and spring. Plus, Beck’s...
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Crafting a Strip-Till Playbook from Scratch with Yield Champ Eric Reed
On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, first-generation strip-tiller Eric Reed shares his formula for high yields with a limited budget in poor soils. Eric Reed had to figure it out on his own when he started strip-tilling corn on the...
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What It Takes to Strip-Till 25,000 Acres in the Fall
On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, Shawn Olsen shares how he strip-tills his own 4,500-acres before custom strip-tilling another 20,000 acres in Hayti, S.D. On top of farming 4,500 acres with his dad, David, brother, Kelly and son, Carter,...
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Proving ‘It Won’t Work Here’ Wrong with Strip-Till, Cattle & Crop Rotations
On this edition of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, the jovial Jon Stevens gives us a peek inside his Rock Creek, Minn., strip-till operation. Stevens began his relentless pursuit for healthy soils a little over a decade ago when he ditched conventional...
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Breaking Down The Ins and Outs Of Custom Strip-Till
On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, we’re talking custom strip-till with Kentland, Ind., strip-tiller Jesse Stoller. The Stoller family started strip-tilling in 2014 on their 4,000-acre operation, and in 2020, Stoller expanded his custom...
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Longtime No-Tiller Takes Baby Steps with Strip-Till Transition
On this edition of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, Andrew Reuschel details his switch from no-till to strip-till in Golden, Ill. Reuschel explains the motivation behind his transition to strip-till after decades of no-till on the family farm.
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Fall vs. Spring: When’s the Best Time to Strip-Till?
Jay Riddell and Brian Watkins help us answer the question — when’s the best time to make strips? — on this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment. Forty-five percent of strip-tillers make their strips in the fall, 33% in the spring and 21% do a little…
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What’s Going on in the Strip-Till World? New Toolbars, Tips & Trends
On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, we dive into the latest equipment, technologies and trends from strip-tillers and equipment manufacturers. Leesburg, Ga., strip-tiller Alex Harrell and Schlagel Manufacturing’s Jonathan Spence sit down for…
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8,000 Soil Samples in 120 Years: Revelations About Phosphorous Uptake, Stratification, Runoff & More
On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter, University of Illinois soil scientist Andrew Margenot shares key takeaways from his long-term phosphorous (P) studies. Margenot’s research group focuses on everything from NPK recommended rates, soil test values, removal...
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Focusing on 'Profit Bushels' with Strip-Till & Organic Farming
On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter, we catch up with Donnellson, Iowa, strip-tiller Mark Dobson. Dobson strip-tills 420 acres of certified organic corn, soybeans and wheat, and he custom strip-tills about 2,000 acres annually in southeast Iowa. The…
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Why Strip-Till with Bill Preller: Agronomy (Part 1)
On this edition of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, Bill Preller, longtime agronomist, Strip-Till Hall of Famer and founder of AGuru Machinery, kicks off a 3-part series exploring why strip-till is the ideal system for most soil types.
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Talking Shop With 2024 Strip-Till Innovator Chris Perkins
On this edition of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by DigiFarm, we visit with 2024 Strip-Till Innovator Award recipient Chris Perkins at his Banded Ag facilities in Otwell, Ind. Perkins shares his formula for growing a 300-bushel corn crop as he talks shop with fellow strip-tiller…
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“Best 2 Crops I’ve Ever Raised”: Strip-Till Pays Off for Iowa Farmer
On this edition of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by DigiFarm, Andrew Focht takes us inside his strip-till operation in Villisca, Iowa. Focht has increased his yields each year since switching to strip-till 2 years ago. He shares his nutrient management plan, which includes...
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Strip-Tiller Makes Strips & Plants Soybeans with Rig at Same Time
Strip-tiller John Hanson gets creative with his strip-till rig on this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by DigiFarm. John Hanson switched to strip-till a few years ago to save money on fuel and labor costs and increase the moisture-holding capacity of the soils on his...
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Strip-Till Nutrient Application Strategies with Jeff Herrold
On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by DigiFarm, we go 1-on-1 with Westville, Ind., strip-tiller Jeff Herrold for a conversation about nutrient management, cover crops, strip-till equipment and more! In recent years, Herrold has become a firm believer in spacing out…
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Benchmark Study Reveal with Michael Petersen: Strip-Till Proves Resilient in Drought Year
On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, veteran agronomist Michael Petersen reacts to new data revealed for the first time from the 2024 Strip-Till Farmer Benchmark Study. How do your strip-till practices compare to hundreds of other farmers…
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