While no-till is a pillar of the regen movement, the Big Soil Health Event is definitely a departure from conventional no-till practices. As I was listening to the speakers, these four statements caught my attention, and I wondered how those of you reading would have reacted had you been there.

Jackson Stansell, Founder and CEO of Sentinel Fertigation describes his new software platform, N-TIME. A nutrient management platform, N-TIME focuses on nitrogen recommendation for farmers, specifically those applying fertilizer in season. By analyzing multiple sources of satellite imagery, N-TIME isolates the impact nitrogen has on potential yields, tracks nitrogen sufficiency and determines a seven day nitrogen demand for the observed crops.

Pegasus Robotics Field Marketing Specialist Danielle Helland gives a first had look at the XAG P100 Spray Drone at the 2023 Nebraska Ag Expo. Rated at 50+ acres an hour, the XAG P100 is able to carry 13 gallons, and is capable of reaching speeds up to 31 mph while spraying.

Susterre CEO Michael Cully, gives a rundown on the company’s use of ultra-high pressure water jets to cut through residue in no-till farming.