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Harvest, Home and Cover Crops

By Kendra Downing posted on November 6, 2026 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Soil Health

For a week in October, several of my classes at UW-Platteville were cancelled so I headed home to Illinois where harvest was in full swing. I was quickly reminded how harvest is truly a whole family affair.

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What Does No-Till Have to Do With a Trillion-Dollar Conglomerate’s Chairman Retiring?

By Frank Lessiter posted on September 21, 2026 | Posted in Agriculture Policy & Programs, Investing in Regenerative Ag

At the 2010 National No-Tillage Conference, Howard Buffet challenged farmers to grow more grains and meat to help feed an ever-growing world population.

Observations from a Field Day at Dornacker Prairie Acres

Ending out the summer with an educational field day

By Hayden Lessiter posted on August 28, 2026 | Posted in Agriculture Policy & Programs, Investing in Regenerative Ag, Soil Health

"Last week, I accompanied Strip-Till Farmer managing editor Noah Newman to a field day hosted by Cedar Creek Farmers at Dornacker Prairie Acres in West Bend, Wis, and I saw some high-tech stuff there."

Agricultural Knowledge Keeps Growing Alongside Your Crops

In the world of agriculture, learning new tips & teaching others new ideas is par for the course

By Mackane Vogel posted on August 18, 2026 | Posted in Investing in Regenerative Ag

When I started out as an agricultural journalist, I knew I had a lot to learn and was intimidated and nervous about the massive learning curve in front of me. But after my first two farm visits, I let out a sigh of relief.

Reflections on a Week of Collaboration & Learning in Springfield, Ill.

By Hayden Lessiter posted on August 14, 2026 | Posted in Investing in Regenerative Ag

Springfield has its share of attractions to visit, but it wasn’t tourism that attracted so many people to Springfield for the week. Rather, it was to meet with their like-minded peers who share a common goal of seeking a better way for their businesses and industry.

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Getting the Most Out of Cover Crops

Last month I had the chance to visit with Douglas Poole on his farm in Waterville, Wash., where he is proving that no-till, cover crops and a regenerative farming system can not only work, but thrive in his part of the country.

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Harvest, Home and Cover Crops

What Does No-Till Have to Do With a Trillion-Dollar Conglomerate’s Chairman Retiring?

Observations from a Field Day at Dornacker Prairie Acres

Agricultural Knowledge Keeps Growing Alongside Your Crops

Reflections on a Week of Collaboration & Learning in Springfield, Ill.

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