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Texas No-Till Farmer Sees Benefits from Reduced Tillage
Cody Gruhlkey's 8,000-acre farm has seen improved wheat yields and reduced crusting by embracing no-till practices.
Apr. 18, 2026 at 7:25am
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Reduced tillage practices have helped a Texas no-till farmer improve his wheat yields and overall farm competitiveness.Kress TodayCody Gruhlkey, a no-till farmer in Kress, Texas, has seen significant benefits on his 8,000-acre farm by reducing tillage practices over the past 17 years. Gruhlkey says the reduced tillage has led to reduced crusting, improved wheat yields, and made his farm more competitive in challenging conditions.
Why it matters
As more farmers look to adopt sustainable and climate-smart agricultural practices, Gruhlkey's experience highlights how reduced tillage can improve soil health and farm productivity, even in large-scale operations. This story provides an example of how embracing no-till farming can benefit both the environment and a farm's bottom line.
The details
Gruhlkey has been practicing no-till farming on his 8,000-acre operation near Kress, Texas for the past 17 years. He says the reduced tillage has led to decreased soil crusting, which in turn has improved his wheat yields and made the farm more competitive in challenging conditions.
- Gruhlkey has been no-tilling his 8,000-acre farm for the past 17 years.
The players
Cody Gruhlkey
A no-till farmer who operates an 8,000-acre farm near Kress, Texas.
The takeaway
Gruhlkey's experience demonstrates how adopting no-till practices can improve soil health, boost crop yields, and enhance the overall competitiveness of a farming operation, even on a large scale. As more farmers look to embrace sustainable agriculture, this story provides a real-world example of the benefits of reduced tillage.
