John Dobberstein

3 days ago | no-tillfarmer.com | John Dobberstein

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins told the Western Governors Assn. Tuesday the administration wants to improve the efficiency of the H-2A guestworker program and make it easier for growers to use, The Packer reported. The administration reportedly will have more details soon, as well as announcements from the Department of Labor and the Department of Homeland Security.

3 days ago | no-tillfarmer.com | John Dobberstein

On his Case IH 1250 planter, Michael Thompson has an in-furrow system to apply compost extract and biologicals with the seed. He prefers to run a more natural system to get plants off to a strong start, rather than placing high-salt fertilizers near the seed. “It’s not going to be a full system to feed the plant, but more about giving it a good, strong start,” says the Almena, Kan., no-tiller.

4 days ago | no-tillfarmer.com | John Dobberstein

By Mackane Vogel posted on December 31, 2024 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Seeding & Planting After seeing positive results using vermicompost as a seed drench, Almena, Kan., no-tiller Michael Thompson assembled this compost extractor so he can make the liquid on his farm and apply it through the liquid system on his planter to improve the root mass and plant resilience of his crops.

5 days ago | no-tillfarmer.com | John Dobberstein

Play the latest episode: [SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST]No-Till Innovator and 2-time NNTC Presenter of the Year Rick Clark saves an estimated $2 million on inputs per year on his Williamsport, Ind., farm through adoption of regenerative farming practices. Clark’s 7,000-acre operation is 100% no-till, 100% organic and 100% free of synthetic nutrients, herbicides, pesticides, insecticides, fungicides, GMO crops, crop insurance and government subsidies.

1 week ago | striptillfarmer.com | John Dobberstein

From ethanol to cover crops to equipment innovations, the changing, dynamic world of conservation agriculture was on full display as the 2025 Conservation in Action Tour trekked across South Dakota. Hosted by the Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC), the tour included a visit to Ryan and Christina Larson’s 1,000-acre strip-till and no-till operation in Garretson, S.D., near the southwestern Minnesota border.  Ditching TillageAfter graduating from South Dakota State Univ.