John Dobberstein

Trump Officially Names Brooke Rollins as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture

By John Dobberstein posted on November 23, 2024 | Posted in Soil Health

Rollins is originally from Texas and graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in agricultural development. She then earned a law degree at the University of Texas School of Law.

Kelly Loeffler Expected as Trump's Pick for Secretary of Agriculture

By John Dobberstein posted on November 22, 2024 | Posted in Soil Health

If her nomination is confirmed, it will be a key position, as Department of Health and Human Services nominee Robert F. Kennedy has threatened to crack down on unhealthy food – which is making many in the agricultural industry nervous about government overreach.

No-Till Investment Pays Off for Montana Farmer

Jason Camp & family switched to no-till practices nearly a quarter century ago & have logged better soil health & higher yields

By John Dobberstein posted on November 22, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Equipment

Although wheat-fallow is a popular practice among many farmers in Montana, a large number have converted to no-till practices in hopes of retaining soil moisture and improving yields.

Last-Minute Farm Bill Proposal from Senate Emerges, GOP Balks

By John Dobberstein posted on November 20, 2024 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture, Soil Health

The Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act, originally pitched last May, would also “lay the groundwork for a moonshot in agriculture research” and provide immediate assistance to producers impacted by severe weather and declining revenue.

Honoring a No-Till Legend

Online Coverage: No-Till Innovator, Mentor Bill Richards Passes

By John Dobberstein posted on November 20, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Soil Health

Here's is digital coverage of the life and accomplishments of Bill Richards, the 93-year-old Circleville, Ohio no-tiler and former NRCS chief who passed away recently. Richards was one of the first farmers in the U.S. to no-till an entire farm operation. He inspired countless growers across the country and internationally to adopt and evolve no-till practices.

No-Tiller Jimmy Emmons Vying for Secretary of Agriculture in Trump Administration

By John Dobberstein posted on November 17, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Water Management

Emmons said in a LinkedIn post Sunday he was “very honored and excited” about the opportunity should it come to fruition. “We are at a critical time for our soil, food and human health. We welcome the challenge before us at USDA if we get the opportunity.”

[Podcast] The Genesis of No-Till and Lessons Learned: Part 2

In part two of this podcast series, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, No-Till Farmer editor Frank Lessiter recalls the role improved corn genetics played in the growth of no-till, and the value proposition of the practice even with today’s high input costs

By John Dobberstein posted on November 15, 2024

In part two of this podcast series, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, No-Till Farmer editor Frank Lessiter recalls the role improved corn genetics played in the growth of no-till, and the value proposition of the practice even with today’s high input costs

‘Grandfather of No-Till’ Bill Richards Passes, Leaving Behind Conservation Legacy

By John Dobberstein posted on November 13, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Residue Management, Soil Health

After pioneering no-till practices on his Circleville, Ohio farm – becoming one of the first to do it on an entire farm operation – Richards was tapped to serve as chief of the NRCS, then known as the Soil Conservation Service.

[Podcast] The Genesis of No-Till and Lessons Learned: Part 1

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, Dennis Michelsen and Michael Musselman, hosts of the podcast Innovations in Your Fields -- powered by NewFields Ag -- interview No-Till Farmer editor Frank Lessiter and Lessiter Media President Mike Lessiter.

By John Dobberstein posted on October 31, 2024

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, No-Till Living Legend Ray McCormick never abandons replanting a crop. Even after a summer flood, all the farmers in his area of southwest Indiana will rush back into the fields to plant the high spots and then lower spots.

Is Inflation Hurting Conservation Adoption?

By John Dobberstein posted on October 31, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Equipment

Researchers at the University of Illinois conducted a thorough review of federal data to analyze how inflationary pressures are affecting the reach of USDA’s conservation assistance to farmers. Read on to see what they found.

Articles by John Dobberstein

Trump Officially Names Brooke Rollins as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture

Kelly Loeffler Expected as Trump's Pick for Secretary of Agriculture

No-Till Investment Pays Off for Montana Farmer

Last-Minute Farm Bill Proposal from Senate Emerges, GOP Balks

Online Coverage: No-Till Innovator, Mentor Bill Richards Passes

No-Tiller Jimmy Emmons Vying for Secretary of Agriculture in Trump Administration

[Podcast] The Genesis of No-Till and Lessons Learned: Part 2

‘Grandfather of No-Till’ Bill Richards Passes, Leaving Behind Conservation Legacy

[Podcast] The Genesis of No-Till and Lessons Learned: Part 1

Is Inflation Hurting Conservation Adoption?

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