Defending the Land Blog

Environmental Tillage Systems (ETS) welcomes Ted Carlson to the team as the 2023 engineering intern. Ted just completed his third year at South Dakota State University, where he studied agricultural engineering. He is originally from Janesville, Minnesota. 

Jillian Woodall brings a fresh perspective and valuable experience to her new role as the Content Coordinator at ETS. Learn more about her background and why she's excited to contribute to the team.

Environmental Tillage Systems, a leader in the strip-till equipment industry, proudly announces the 20th anniversary of the SoilWarrior.

Farmers are consistently exploring avenues to enhance productivity and efficiency on their farms. What if strip-tillage was the answer? Enter the SoilWarrior® by Environmental Tillage Systems. The SoilWarrior is more than just a tool for strip-tillage. It’s a way to zone in and take better control...

A common objective to new practices among farmers is, "It won't work for my farm." We hear it all the time, especially when it comes to strip-till. Many worry about potential yield reductions or are hesitant to deviate from familiar farming practices that they have been using for generations.

Strip-Till in the Fall vs. the Spring

Transitioning to strip-till can be difficult, but for Mike Trom and Brad Spinler, they were able to see a difference in their crops when they used their SoilWarrior.

“The seed doesn’t care what the field looks like from the road. So I decided to make my seed happy, my crop happy and my pocketbook happy with the amount of money I spent on fertility. That’s why I purchased a SoilWarrior®.”

Making an investment in the farm is an investment for the future of the operation. Farm investments often include adding a permanent structure, investing in land, or equipment purchases. Making these types of investments can need to include a financial lender. Finding the right lender for the...