Hundreds Swap Ideas, Strategies & Moneymaking Insights at 2026 National Strip-Tillage Conference

Aug 13, 2026

Over 400 farmers, agronomists, researchers, educators and manufacturers from all over the U.S. and other countries including Canada and France packed the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel and BOS Center in downtown Springfield, Ill., Aug. 6-7, for the 13^th annual National Strip-Tillage Conference.

The action got started a day early for nearly 100 attendees at the pre-conference workshop, hosted by ForGround by Bayer at the Bayer Crop Science Research Farm. Attendees rotated through 4 stations covering long-term strip-till, no-till and cover crop trials, FieldView innovations, key insights on carbon programs and the Preceon Smart Corn System. The workshop wrapped up with a BBQ dinner and live podcast recording and discussion featuring Otwell, Ind., Strip-Till Innovator Chris Perkins.

On Thursday morning, it was nearly standing room only for Brian Hefty’s kickoff presentation, “Feeding and Weeding Your Strip-Tilled Crops.” The longtime strip-tiller and co-host of the popular Ag PhD shows delivered a thought-provoking, meat and potatoes-style, presentation on nutrient management and weed control, setting the tone for an action-packed 2 days of learning and networking.

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Video: Case CE’s Big Motor Grader Bet: Meet the 325-HP GR935

Case Construction Equipment has joined forces with South African heavy equipment manufacturer Bell Equipment to bring its largest motor grader ever to market, the 325-horsepower, 51,209-pound GR935.

The three-model GR Series lineup will be rounded out by the GR925 and GR930. While full specifications have not been released, Case indicated that the models would range from 240 to 325 horsepower. Deliveries of the new graders are expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026.

To get a closer look at the GR935 motor grader and a complete overview of the GR Series lineup, check out Equipment World’s video above with Case CE Product Manager George MacIntyre from ConExpo earlier this year.

Case CE GR935 Motor Grader Overview

The GR935 is powered by a 325-horsepower Cummins engine paired with a continuous variable transmission (CVT) enabling consistent power delivery and smooth operation for heavy road construction, snow removal, maintenance, site preparation and government applications, Case says.

Electro-hydraulic controls or traditional mechanical control are available. The 6X6 all-wheel-drive GR935 features a hydrostatic system with a dedicated pump and motor on each front wheel, allowing the machine to more easily maintain a constant rate of speed. The top forward travel speed is 28 mph.

An optional blade impact system prevents damage to the moldboard if it hits an obstacle, such as a curb or manhole.

Case CE will have the exclusive distribution across the United States and Canada for the GR925, GR930 and GR935 models manufactured at Bell Equipment facilities. The GR Series graders join Case’s existing D Series lineup, which includes the 137-horsepower 836D and 173-horsepower 856D launched in 2025.