Noah Newman started at Lessiter Media in March 2022 as Associate Editor for No-Till Farmer, Strip-Till Farmer and Cover Crop Strategies. He previously worked in broadcast journalism as a sports anchor/reporter for television stations in central Illinois and most recently Jackson, Mississippi, where he was named the state’s sportscaster of the year by the National Sports Media Association. The Cleveland, Ohio, native enjoys engaging with growers, learning extensively about their operations, and sharing impactful stories with the audience.

Contact: nnewman@lessitermedia.com

Video of the Week: PTI Farm’s Case for Early Soybeans

By Noah Newman posted on April 10, 2025 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Some of you might be planting soybeans already as we wrap up the first week of April. And if you’re able to plant this early, that might not be a bad idea, says PTI Farm Manager Jason Webster.

Compost Extract Provides Extra Boost to No-Tiller’s Crops

By Noah Newman posted on April 9, 2025 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Next up, we’re headed to Three Forks, Montana, where no-tiller Franck Groeneweg grows a variety of crops on more than 12,000 acres.

Strip-Till Field Day Taking Place Ahead of 2025 National Strip-Tillage Conference

By Noah Newman posted on April 9, 2025 | Posted in Equipment, Strip-Till Farming

Just a short drive from the conference hotel, attendees will get an up-close look at strip-till equipment — from several manufacturing companies — operating side-by-side at the Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm in Crawfordsville, Iowa.

How Much Nutrient Value is in Your No-Till Residue?

By Noah Newman posted on April 7, 2025 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Rick Clark talked about the value of cover crops at the beginning of the show, but what about the value of all that corn and soybean residue after harvest? Dave Stark, president of Agriculture at Holganix, breaks it down for us.

No-Tiller Designs Toolbar to Accomplish 6 Tasks

By Noah Newman posted on April 6, 2025 | Posted in Equipment

Longtime no-tiller and strip-tiller Jeff Duling is finding creative ways to maximize the benefits of cover crops on his Ottawa, Ohio farm.

No-Till Innovator Breaks Down True Value of Cover Crops

By Noah Newman posted on April 5, 2025 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Hundreds of major companies and dozens of farmers gathered in downtown Chicago last week for the Regenerative Agriculture Summit. No-Till Innovator Rick Clark gave a presentation about his farm and grabbed the audience’s attention when talking about how he saves millions on inputs with his no-till organic system.

[Podcast] Cereal Rye Mix Sequesters $435 Worth of NPK in No-Till System

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, No-Till Innovator Rick Clark gives a presentation at the Regenerative Agriculture Summit in Chicago, Ill., explaining how cover crops are saving him hundreds of dollars on inputs per acre.

By Noah Newman posted on April 4, 2025 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

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Cereal Rye Mix Sequesters $435 Worth of NPK in No-Till System

By Noah Newman posted on April 4, 2025

Video of the Week: ETS Debuts Cover Crop Applicator

By Noah Newman posted on March 26, 2025 | Posted in Crop Protection

Diversity is not just important for cover crops and rotations, but also for herbicides, says Bryan Young, professor of weed science at Purdue University.

When Will Our Current Herbicides Stop Working?

By Noah Newman posted on March 25, 2025 | Posted in Crop Protection

Diversity is not just important for cover crops and rotations, but also for herbicides, says Bryan Young, professor of weed science at Purdue University.

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What to Expect at 2025 National Strip-Tillage Conference

The 2025 National Strip-Tillage Conference takes place July 31-August 1 in Iowa City. In this video, past attendees and speakers share why they keep coming back! Head to StripTillConference.com to download the program and register for the 2025 National Strip-Tillage Conference!

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Conservation in Action Tour 2025 -- Sioux Falls, S.D.

Date: 05/06/25

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From Sioux Falls, S.D. attendees will travel to innovative farms that showcase best practices in conservation agriculture, hear from inspiring speakers and experience behind-the-scenes industry stops that will make the 2025 planting season a memorable one.

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