Dave Brandt’s Legacy Lives On for Generations
We are in Carroll, Ohio at Walnut Creek Seeds Farm, home of the legendary Dave Brandt and we are going to toss it off to our cover crop segment here with Dave Brandt’s grandson — Chris.
Getting More Dollars Per Acre With No-Till, Covers and Livestock
David Wessel’s recipe for no-till success lets him wring out profits from poorer ground and lean on covers and healthier soil to raise corn, soybeans and wheat more economically.
Pictured Above: MANAGING RESIDUE. No-tiller David Wessel uses a Case IH Early Riser 1200 planter, outfitted with Yetter SharkTooth row cleaners and spiked closing wheels, to plant corn in 20-inch rows. He likes to leave corn stalks standing 8-12 inches high at harvest to reduce residue blowing and drifting. In the past, encountering residue piles had created planting issues
David Wessel isn’t afraid to make the most out of every no-till acre, whether it’s rich…
The National No-Tillage Conference returns January 6-9, 2026! Build and refine your no-till system with dozens of new ideas and connections at the 34th Annual National No-Tillage Conference in St. Louis, Jan. 6-9, 2026. Experience an energizing 4-day agenda featuring inspiring general session speakers, expert-led No-Till Classrooms and collaborative No-Till Roundtables. Plus, Certified Crop Adviser credits will be offered.
Learn MoreTop Articles
Must Read Free Eguides
Download these helpful knowledge building tools
- How No-Till Improves Your Land Value
- Grazing for Soil Health and Getting Cover Crops Into the Mix
- Finding Your ‘ROI’ with Cover Crops in No-Till Systems
- Keep Covers in Your Rotation Without Breaking the Bank
Videos
