John Dobberstein

Bucking No-Till Tradition with Compost, Continuous Cropping

Compost extract, crop rotation & spoon-fed nutrients are key to Franck Groeneweg’s efforts to boost soil livestock on the venerable former Wheat Montana farm

By John Dobberstein posted on December 23, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management

Throughout his farming career, which has spanned from France to Canada to the U.S., Franck Groeneweg’s goal has been making his family’s farm operation better.

Innovators Honored for Blazing a Path for No-Till Adoption

The 29th class of honorees have contributed their time, talent & expertise in their pivotal roles helping no-till, soil health & regenerative agriculture practices grow

By John Dobberstein posted on December 20, 2024 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment, Soil Health

The No-Till Innovator Award program, sponsored by Calmer Corn Heads and No-Till Farmer, strives to honor farmers, researchers, businesses and service providers, and organizations for their contributions to the growth and success of no-till practices.

A Christmas Gift for No-Tillers? Some Common Sense from Washington

By John Dobberstein posted on December 18, 2024 | Posted in Crop Protection, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Federal agencies and our lawmakers plan their next steps carefully and “do no harm” to farmers’ pocketbooks by avoiding harsh, sweeping bans on every bit of technology in use.

[Podcast] CEOs of AgroLiquid, Monty’s Discuss Integration of Companies, Vision for Future

In this podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, we're joined by AgroLiquid CEO Nick Bancroft and Monty's Plant Food Co. CEO Jeff Sangalli who share more insights about the integration of their two companies.

By John Dobberstein posted on December 12, 2024 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, we're joined by AgroLiquid CEO Nick Bancroft and Monty's Plant Food Co. CEO Jeff Sangalli who share more insights about the integration of their two companies.

[Podcast] The Genesis of No-Till and Lessons Learned: Part 3

In part three of this podcast series, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, No-Till Farmer editor Frank Lessiter and Lessiter Media President Mike Lessiter about working together as a father-son team.

By John Dobberstein posted on December 6, 2024

In part three of this podcast series, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, No-Till Farmer editor Frank Lessiter and Lessiter Media President Mike Lessiter about working together as a father-son team.

World Soil Day: Making Progress Here at Home

By John Dobberstein posted on December 5, 2024 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health, Water Management

The U.S. leads the world in no-tilled acres, while two nations with the highest populations, India and China, don’t even make the Top 5 list. India has the second most arable land in the world and China comes in fifth.

Glyphosate Could Face Toughest Battle Yet

By John Dobberstein posted on November 29, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Trump’s choice to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, will likely not be a friend to glyphosate if he is confirmed.

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.

Articles by John Dobberstein

Bucking No-Till Tradition with Compost, Continuous Cropping

Innovators Honored for Blazing a Path for No-Till Adoption

A Christmas Gift for No-Tillers? Some Common Sense from Washington

[Podcast] CEOs of AgroLiquid, Monty’s Discuss Integration of Companies, Vision for Future

[Podcast] The Genesis of No-Till and Lessons Learned: Part 3

World Soil Day: Making Progress Here at Home

Glyphosate Could Face Toughest Battle Yet

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

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