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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.

Cover Crops Gave Me My Summers Back

By Kendra Downing posted on July 10, 2026 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Soil Health, Termination

This past weekend as I was helping my friend weed her small flower garden, I reflected on the many hours of my life I have spent pulling weeds.

Listen to the 2026 Growing Season Farm Playlist

By Mackane Vogel posted on June 15, 2026 | Posted in Grazing, Seeding Practices, Soil Health

Hop in the cab, hit shuffle and enjoy these songs that all have something to do with farming. Some of them are directly farming related like Luke Bryan's "Rain Is a Good Thing." Other's might be more subtle like Jason Isbell's song "Grown," which isn't necessarily about agriculture but the title involves things (or people) that grow.

Frankly Speaking

What If a No-Tiller Wrote the Farm Bill

By Frank Lessiter posted on June 9, 2026 | Posted in Agriculture Policy & Programs

An innovative approach that offers major Farm Bill conservation and environmental benefits is really built around tripling the current no-till acreage.

Growing On and Off the Farm

By Kendra Downing posted on June 3, 2026 | Posted in Soil Health

Hi! My name is Kendra Downing and I am working as the editorial intern for the Lessiter Media grower division this summer! I’m excited to work with the Lessiter team, provide quality information to farmers and grow as a writer!

Cover Crops Bring Soil Back to Life in Dry Country

By Noah Newman posted on May 30, 2026 | Posted in Economics, Soil Health

“For the first shovel out of the ground to find an earthworm, that’s just unheard of in Arizona,” Robert Boyle says. Editor Noah Newman shares more observations from his visit with the Strip-Till Innovator in Coolidge, Ariz.