Defending the Land Blog

Apples, oranges, and pears are different but tasty fruits, just like cash, loan and lease are different but effective financing options when acquiring production equipment. They are all beneficial under the right circumstances. The challenge is comparing your options as apples to apples instead of...

When South West Ag Partners (SW ag) surveyed the challenges ahead for their growers in Ontario, Canada they saw an increase in government regulations and environmental issues. As they began to position themselves to help growers tackle these pending issues, they developed Sustainable Cropping...

This post was written by Ben Pederson, Iowa farmer and SoilWarrior customer, for his Sprout Ag Enterprises facebook page. It is re-posted with his permission. All views expressed in this story are his. ETS supports conservation tillage practices that decrease erosion and preserve healthy soils for...

There’s just something about the soil. Many of us are drawn to it. Judging by history, so were our ancestors. Farm tillage traces a path that mirrors the development of civilization. Cultures often developed around their ability to collectively produce food. Because food is one of our most basic...

Jason Reis’s advice to the Environmental Tillage Systems (ETS) engineers was simple: “Don’t screw it up.” This past spring Reis, who farms near Lime Springs, Iowa, was among the first farmers to test ETS prototype rolling baskets mounted on the back of his SoilWarrior. Rolling baskets are sturdy...

Environmental Tillage Systems, Inc. (ETS), a premier manufacturer of zone tillage equipment headquartered in Faribault, Minn., is pleased to welcome Rod Schroeder to its board of directors. Schroeder brings more than 35 years of experience in crop protection and retail ag business and will ensure...

Billions of dollars are spent each year by people trying to get healthier. From gym memberships and personal trainers to vitamins and supplements, we work hard and spend a lot to build a foundation for health. Farmers do the same things. Whether its fertilizer applications or tillage techniques,...

SoilWarrior® Helps Farmers Achieve Results with Precision Nutrient Placement Environmental Tillage Systems, Inc. (ETS) is proud to announce our partnership with the 4R Nutrient Stewardship program. The 4R philosophy is an innovative and science-based approach that offers enhanced environmental...

Many farmers are accustomed to doing deep, horizontal, full surface tillage. But with an increasing number of growers researching strip-till, many are asking themselves what type of tillage system is best for their soil. The great news is ETS manufactures SoilWarrior row units that provide tillage...