New Products Offer More Options for No-Till Farmers

Innovative equipment from Martin, Krause, and others aim to improve no-till planting and soil management.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 8:36am

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An extreme close-up of the pebbled, metallic surface of a no-till planter's fertilizer opener, dramatically lit to reveal the intricate textures and materials of this specialized agricultural equipment.New no-till equipment innovations aim to enhance fertilizer placement, soil management, and overall productivity for farmers embracing conservation tillage.Elkton Today

No-till farmers have new product options this spring, including a liquid fertilizer opener from Martin Industries, a no-till shank system from Krause Corporation, and other innovations from Hiniker, Schaffert, Salford, S.I., White, Bestway, and Yetter. These new tools are designed to enhance no-till planting, fertilizer placement, and soil management while minimizing disturbance.

Why it matters

As no-till farming continues to grow in popularity, equipment manufacturers are responding with specialized products to meet the unique needs of no-till operations. These new innovations can help no-till farmers improve efficiency, productivity, and soil health on their operations.

The details

Martin Industries is offering the new Model UMO-100, a unit-mounted liquid fertilizer opener that can place fertilizer 1, 2 or 3 inches from the seed row and 3/4 inches above, even or 3/4 inches below the seeding depth. Krause Corporation introduced a no-till shank system that breaks up compacted soil layers while leaving crop residue and soil nearly undisturbed. Other new products from Hiniker, Schaffert, Salford, S.I., White, Bestway, and Yetter are also aimed at enhancing no-till planting and soil management.

  • The new products were introduced in spring 2026.

The players

Martin Industries

A manufacturer of agricultural equipment, including the new Model UMO-100 liquid fertilizer opener.

Krause Corporation

A manufacturer of agricultural equipment, including the new no-till shank system.

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The takeaway

These new no-till equipment innovations from leading manufacturers demonstrate the continued evolution and specialization of tools designed to meet the unique needs of no-till farming operations. As no-till adoption grows, farmers will have more options to optimize their planting, fertilization, and soil management practices.