“The networking is one of the things I love most about the Strip-Till Conference,” says Zack Smith, who strip-tills in Lake Mills, Iowa. “The farmers attending this conference are some of the most innovative folks you’re going to find."

Jenna Kudrna, Milton, Wis., was named the 2026 recipient of the Frank Lessiter Ag Media Scholarship.

For farmers who use drones for crop scouting, imagery, or spraying, this program marks an important shift in how drone rule violations are handled — and why staying compliant matters more than ever. Adam Gittins explains what the DETER program is, why it was created, and how it applies to ag drone operators.

This Week's Lineup:

• Precision Ag Helping Farmers ‘Control Their Costs’
• Ag Engineer Keeping an Eye on Caterpillar-Monarch Deal
• Are These John Deere’s Biggest Planter Updates Yet?
• Giving Your OEM a Taste of Life at the Dealership
• What Your Customers Need to Know about New Drones Program

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