Texas Farmer Sees Benefits of No-Till Residue

Dryland conversion helps boost yields for Lamesa grower.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 5:39am

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Jeremy Brown, a farmer in Lamesa, Texas, has found success in converting more of his 2,600-acre operation to no-till dryland farming. Brown says the benefits of no-till residue have helped him realize more consistent yields as he moves away from irrigation.

Why it matters

No-till farming practices are becoming increasingly important as growers look to conserve water and improve soil health, especially in water-stressed regions like the Texas High Plains. Brown's experience demonstrates how the adoption of no-till can pay dividends for dryland producers.

The details

Brown says he first learned the benefits of no-till residue from his backyard garden, and has since applied those lessons to his larger farming operation. By transitioning more acres to no-till dryland management, Brown has been able to realize more consistent yields compared to his irrigated fields.

  • Brown has been no-tilling 2,600 acres, most of it dryland farming, near Lamesa, Texas.

The players

Jeremy Brown

A farmer in Lamesa, Texas, who has found success in converting more of his 2,600-acre operation to no-till dryland farming.

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The takeaway

Brown's experience demonstrates how the adoption of no-till practices can help dryland farmers in water-stressed regions like the Texas High Plains improve soil health and boost yields, even as they move away from irrigation.