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Want to Reduce Your Land Rental Expenses?

Award-winning no-tiller Mike Starkey educates his tenants on how he’s caring for their land – and was ‘perfect from the line’ in getting rent reductions in this tough economy.
By Mike Lessiter posted on March 21, 2026 | Posted in Agriculture Policy & Programs, Soil Health
Award-winning no-tiller Mike Starkey educates his tenants on how he’s caring for their land – and was ‘perfect from the line’ in getting rent reductions in this tough economy.
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‘1 Billion Microbes Per Milliliter’: TerraMax Tour Shows How Biologicals Are Made

By Mike Lessiter posted on December 3, 2025 | Posted in Product Innovations & Introductions, Seeding Practices, Ag Biologicals
Our editorial team got an up-close look at how biological products are produced during this exclusive tour of the TerraMax facility in Eagan, Minn. From research and development to quality control and manufacturing, Brian Kibble Kisely takes us behind the curtain for a fascinating look at the process.
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[Video] Cover Crop Strategies’ & No Till Farmer’s Meeting at DLF, Lacrosse, Wis.

By Mike Lessiter posted on June 16, 2025 | Posted in Seeding Practices
Ben Addington, marketing director for DLF North America, sits down to talk about all things cover crops with Lessiter Media president Mike Lessiter. DLF is a global seed company — the seventh-largest seed company in the world — that specializes in forage, turf grass, conservation seed, cover crops and wildlife seed across North America and across the globe.
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Observations on ‘No Regrets’

Lessiter shares personal takeaways at the annual conference that pushes men to take stock of their lives – in business and in the home – and ‘to show up, step up & grow up.’
By Mike Lessiter posted on February 4, 2025
Lessiter shares personal takeaways at the annual conference that pushes men to take stock of their lives – in business and in the home – and ‘to show up, step up & grow up.’
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Observations on Dad’s Calling

By Mike Lessiter posted on September 5, 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.
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The National No-Tillage Conference returns January 12-15, 2027! Build and refine your no-till system with dozens of new ideas and connections at the 35th Annual National No-Tillage Conference in Indianapolis, Jan. 12-15, 2027. 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.

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Hitting the Road — Editors Prepare for Upcoming Farm Visits

Hitting the Road — Editors Prepare for Upcoming Farm Visits

As the weather heats up and farmers everywhere get busier, the editorial team and I are getting plans squared away to hit the road and travel to several farms and field days in the coming months. In case you missed the content last time around, here’s a clip from a conversation I had last year with Elizabethtown, Pa., no-tiller Jim Hershey. 

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Remlinger Manufacturing Co Inc

Family Owned since 1964 – Remlinger Manufacturing was founded by Wilbur Remlinger in 1964 and the family tradition continues today with Wilbur’s grandson being the current CEO/President. Although the business has expanded and diversified, family remains a core value to the company and is evident in the company culture.

Made in USA – Remlinger Manufacturing is proudly located in Kalida, Ohio. We have dealers located across the US and Canada to conveniently serve our customers.

Quality Driven – With over 60 years of producing farm equipment, we continue our tradition of manufacturing high quality attachments and products to serve farmers around the globe.

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Byron Seeds

Byron Seeds LLC is a team of individuals who have a passion for high energy forages, cover crops, and proper farming techniques. Byron personnel seek to understand our clients’ goals so that we may provide the best environment for our clients’ success through research, education, support, and...
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I&J Mfg. LLC

Our years of experience and network of dealers make us the ideal choice for your mowing, no-till and horse drawn equipment needs. Use our Dealer Locator to contact your nearest I&J dealer today.

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