New Strip-Till Units Debut at 2026 Commodity Classic

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At the 2026 Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Texas, several companies debuted new strip-till equipment, including the ETS liquid and dry fertilizer system from Environmental Tillage Systems and the Case IH Nutri-Tiller 1000. The article provides an overview of the key features of these new strip-till units.

Why it matters

Strip-till is an increasingly popular conservation tillage practice that allows farmers to apply fertilizer and prepare the soil in a targeted manner, improving efficiency and reducing environmental impact. The introduction of these new strip-till units at the industry's premier trade show signals continued innovation in this important agricultural technology.

The details

The ETS liquid and dry fertilizer system features a 1,250-gallon liquid tank and a 5-ton dry fertilizer bin, allowing farmers to apply both liquid and dry fertilizer simultaneously through dual drop tubes on the row units. The system is integrated with ETS's SoilWarrior technology and a Raven RCM control system. The Case IH Nutri-Tiller 1000 is a shank-based strip-till unit that can run 6-9 inches deep and offers options for liquid, dry, anhydrous, or combined liquid and dry fertilizer application. The machine also includes berm builders and conditioners to shape the soil strips.

• The new strip-till equipment debuted at the 2026 Commodity Classic trade show in San Antonio, Texas.

What’s next

The new strip-till equipment from Environmental Tillage Systems and Case IH will be featured and demonstrated at the National Strip-Tillage Conference, scheduled for August 6-7, 2026 in Springfield, Illinois.