Defending the Land Blog

The 2017 National Strip-Tillage Conference will be held August 3rd and 4th in Omaha, NE. Now in its 4th year, the conference has become the premier learning and networking event in the U.S. for forward-thinking farmers. This year’s conference will include 7 general sessions, 12 strip-till...

Strip-tillage is a great way to cut production costs, be more efficient with time and nutrient placement, and build soil health. But the journey to developing the right strip-till system for your farm can take years of experimentation, practice, and determination. The National Strip-Tillage...

Environmental Tillage Systems (ETS) announces that Huron Tractor Ltd. will now be selling and supporting the SoilWarrior® brand in the province of Ontario, Canada. Based out of Exeter, Huron Tractor will sell SoilWarrior® zone tillage and nutrient application equipment throughout their sales...

This is the story of how a moldboard plow dramatically changed the soil properties of a field, which was previously managed with years of minimal tillage and cover crops along with one year of strip-till with the SoilWarrior®.

Greg Nielsen has joined the team at Environmental Tillage Systems (ETS) as a Service Technician. In this role, he will continue to grow the company’s reputation for excellent customer service by supporting SoilWarrior clients primarily in the Upper Midwest.

Uniform distribution of fertilizer is key for optimal crop performance. Consider the following points when planning your fertilizer application. As you choose a strip-till method, be sure the fertilizer application method meets your requirements for fertilizer distribution. Operate the machine at...

Environmental Tillage Systems (ETS) announces 21st Century Equipment as the first SoilWarrior® dealer in the United States. Based out of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, 21st Century Equipment will sell SoilWarrior® zone tillage and nutrient application equipment throughout their sales territory in western...

From Oakes, ND, the Quandt family has had award-winning entries in the NCGA yield contest since 1993. One secret to their recent success is strip-tillage. The farm began strip-tilling in 2001 and transitioned 95% of the farm to strip-tillage seven years ago. They have used the SoilWarrior® zone...

Environmental Tillage Systems (ETS) is proud to welcome Kristin Krell to its sales and marketing team as the Marketing & Communications Coordinator. In this role, she will assist the Marketing Director with implementing the company’s comprehensive marketing strategy, which includes managing social...

Environmental Tillage Systems (ETS) welcomes Ag Ventures Alliance (AgVA) as a new investor in the leading manufacturer of conservation tillage and nutrient management equipment. ETS zone tillageTM with the SoilWarrior® offers the advantage of minimum tillage while strategically placing nutrients in...