Defending the Land Blog

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...

Are you considering reducing your tillage to save passes across the field, input costs, and protect your soil from erosion? Or perhaps are you an experienced no-tiller seeking a more efficient way to place fertilizer while maintaining your soil health? No matter your reason for digging into...

This myth-busting article originally appeared in the spring issue of Soybean Business, a publication of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association. It is re-published online with permission. Photos and captions added by ETS. Farmers are always on the lookout for ways to increase profitability while...

Today we are proud to join others across the U.S. to celebrate National Agriculture Day. But then again, we try to celebrate agriculture every day at ETS. Our company is headquartered in Faribault, Minnesota, which is a thriving metro community about an hour south of the Twin Cities. We are...