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Farmers find ways to cut tillage

Crystal Reed
Sep 13, 2025
Sep 13, 2025

Uphoff family — Elliott Uphoff farms in Shelby County, Ill., with Hailey, Madeline and Margot.
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What tillage method a farmer uses depends on many factors, including what crop they are trying to grow.

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