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Deerfield Today
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Wall Street Learns Lessons in No-Till Farming Economics
Investment managers get firsthand look at modern food production challenges
Apr. 18, 2026 at 6:12am
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No-till farming innovations offer a sustainable path forward for global food production.Deerfield TodayA group of Wall Street investment fund managers recently attended a special event co-sponsored by No-Till Farmer and Wall Street Access to learn more about the food production cycle and the current challenges facing the agriculture industry, particularly around fertilizer markets. The event featured presentations from leading no-till farmers and representatives from the ag equipment, GPS, and fertilizer industries.
Why it matters
As the global food system faces mounting pressures from supply chain disruptions, climate change, and geopolitical tensions, it's crucial for financial decision-makers to have a deeper understanding of the realities facing modern agriculture. This event provided an opportunity for Wall Street investors to gain insights directly from farmers and industry experts on the ground.
The details
The event was a follow-up to a similar Ag Day event for Wall Street investment fund managers that was co-sponsored last summer, this time focusing on the food production cycle and fertilizer markets. Speakers included no-till farmers Clay Mitchell of Buckingham, Iowa; Jeff Martin of Mt. Pulaski, Illinois; and Ray McCormick of Vincennes, Indiana, who demonstrated how innovative no-till practices are helping to address today's agricultural challenges. Other presenters represented the ag equipment, GPS, and fertilizer industries, including Matt Hays of Equipment Technologies, Steve Koles of Hemisphere GPS, Bert Frost of CF Industries, Gary Smith and Denny Addis of The Andersons, and Joe Ewing of Terra Industries.
- The event took place in New York City in April 2026.
- Results from a No-Till Farmer fertilizer survey were presented at the event and appeared in the April 2026 issue of the magazine.
The players
No-Till Farmer
A trade publication focused on no-till farming practices and innovations.
Wall Street Access
A financial services firm that co-sponsored the event to help Wall Street investors better understand the agriculture industry.
Clay Mitchell
A no-till farmer from Buckingham, Iowa who presented at the event.
Jeff Martin
A no-till farmer from Mt. Pulaski, Illinois who presented at the event.
Ray McCormick
A no-till farmer from Vincennes, Indiana who presented at the event.
What they’re saying
“Today's no-till innovators are leading the pack when it comes to producing food.”
— Clay Mitchell, Jeff Martin, Ray McCormick, No-till farmers
The takeaway
As the agriculture industry faces mounting challenges, it's critical for financial decision-makers to understand the realities facing modern farming. This event provided a valuable opportunity for Wall Street investors to learn directly from no-till farmers and industry experts about the innovative practices and technologies driving sustainable food production.
