[Webinar] What's Wrong With These Plants?

Experts discuss diseases, plant health, and fertility for crops planted in saturated soils

Apr. 18, 2026 at 6:39am

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A highly structured abstract painting featuring sweeping geometric arcs, concentric circles, and precise botanical spirals in earthy green, ochre, and blue-grey tones, conceptually representing the intricate natural systems farmers must understand to maintain plant health in saturated soils.An abstract scientific visualization explores the complex interplay of soil, water, and plant biology that farmers must navigate when dealing with abnormal growing conditions.Stewartville Today

This exclusive No-Till Farmer webinar featured strip-till and no-till farmers Jeff Littrell and Keith Schlapkohl discussing how to keep crops healthy when planted into abnormal, saturated soil conditions. The webinar covered topics like common diseases that arise, post-emergence fertility programs, and key nutrients that can protect yields.

Why it matters

Extreme weather events like heavy rainfall are becoming more common, leading to more instances of crops being planted into saturated soils. Helping farmers understand how to mitigate the challenges of growing in these abnormal conditions is crucial for maintaining yields and farm profitability.

The details

The webinar, hosted by No-Till Farmer, covered a range of strategies for managing crops planted into saturated soils. Experts discussed common diseases that can arise, such as root rots and fungal infections, and provided guidance on post-emergence fertility programs to aid plant health. They also highlighted key nutrients that can help ward off diseases and protect yields in wet conditions.

  • The webinar took place on Tuesday, July 9, 2026 at 10 a.m. Central time.

The players

Jeff Littrell

A strip-till and no-till farmer and co-owner of FHR in Stewartville, Minnesota.

Keith Schlapkohl

A strip-till and no-till farmer and co-owner of FHR in Stewartville, Minnesota.

FHR

A farm services company based in Stewartville, Minnesota that provides equipment, technology, and agronomic support to farmers.

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The takeaway

As extreme weather events become more common, equipping farmers with the knowledge and tools to manage crops in saturated soil conditions is crucial for maintaining yields and farm profitability. This webinar provided valuable insights from experienced no-till and strip-till farmers on strategies to keep plants healthy even when planted into abnormal, wet environments.