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NNTC 2025
Join top no-tillers, agronomists and researchers for 4 days of unrivaled learning and networking!
The National No-Tillage Conference returns January 7-10, 2025! Build and refine your no-till system with dozens of new ideas and connections at the 33rd Annual National No-Tillage Conference in Louisville, Ky. Experience an energizing 4-day agenda featuring inspiring general session speakers, expert-led Strip-Till Classrooms and collaborative Roundtables. Plus, Certified Crop Adviser credits will be offered.
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Industry News
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No-Till Videos
4 No-Till Truths for 2025 & Beyond
On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Sound Agriculture, No-Till Innovators Allen Berry, Barry Fisher, Ray McCormick and Loran Steinlage share 4 tips for the upcoming growing season.
Ponds, Panels, Pollinators: No-Till Innovator Takes Conservation to Next Level
On this edition of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by CultivAce, No-Till Farmer’s Conservation Ag Operator Fellow, Ray McCormick, showcases how he’s taking conservation ag to the next level in Vincennes, Ind., with ponds, solar panels, duck hunting and more.
Farmer Sees 7% No-Till Corn Yield Bump with 20-Inch Rows
On this edition of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by CultivAce, longtime no-tiller Jim Leverich explains why 20-inch corn rows are paying off big time on his Sparta, Wis., farm.
Sustainable Agriculture Summit Shines Light on No-Till, Strip Till & Cover Crops
During the Sustainable Agriculture Summit in Minneapolis, Minn., Carrie Vollmer-Sanders, the president of Field to Market who also farms in Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio, shared why it is important for no-tillers and strip-tillers to share their knowledge with other farmers.
No-Till 101
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What My Sons Taught Me about the No-Tillage Conference
You don’t normally see many blogs from me, but we just unpacked the truck from last week’s 33rd Annual National No-Tillage Conference (NNTC) and I was “moved” by our unusual week on the road. -
Understanding the Basics of No-Till Equipment
No-till planters & drills are unique in their ability to plant into undisturbed soil with large amounts of crop residues on the soil surface. Getting Started with No-Till Farming is supported by Calmer Corn Heads. -
All Reasons for No-Till Lead Back to Soil Health
For early no-tillers or those looking to start the practice, optimizing soil health and function is the ultimate endgame, says former NRCS soil scientist and nationally renowned soil health expert and agricultural consultant Ray Archuleta. Getting Started with No-Till Farming is supported by Calmer Corn Heads. -
Carbon Farming Basics that Every No-Tiller Should Know
Carbon farming involves implementing agricultural practices that sequester carbon dioxide from the atmosphere into the soil, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. As global industries and governments increasingly prioritize sustainability, carbon farming presents not only an opportunity for conservation but also for farmers to diversify revenue streams through carbon credits.
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Yes, He's a Regenerative Agriculture Skeptic
When the principles of regenerative ag are broken down to their core components, Shane Thomas sees it as a bundling of practices with the aim of “regenerating” the soil (an outcome), including increasing organic matter (soil carbon) encouraging biological activity and mitigating soil erosion. -
What My Sons Taught Me about the No-Tillage Conference
You don’t normally see many blogs from me, but we just unpacked the truck from last week’s 33rd Annual National No-Tillage Conference (NNTC) and I was “moved” by our unusual week on the road. -
Why Planting Soybeans Green Can Help Beat Back Voracious Weeds
Looking for ways covers and herbicides can work together on your farm could help you increase soil health, control weeds and increase the effectiveness of your herbicides at the same time. -
Reflecting On the Significance of Commitment to No-Till & Cover Crops
While I may be preaching to the choir, I feel it's important to remind myself of some of the key benefits of no-till and cover crops on the farm to really hone in the importance and the significance of these methods.
No-Till Farmer Podcast
[Podcast] CEOs of AgroLiquid, Monty’s Discuss Integration of Companies, Vision for Future
In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, we're joined by AgroLiquid CEO Nick Bancroft and Monty's Plant Food Co. CEO Jeff Sangalli who share more insights about the integration of their two companies, including how the AgroLiquid acquisition came together, new opportunities for joint technology advancement between the companies and how the companies will continue to be “farmer first” in their market approach going forward.
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Product Roundups
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Planter & Drill Attachments Product Roundup 2025
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Debris & Material Handling Product Roundup 2024
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Vertical Tillage Product Roundup 2024
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Frankly Speaking: A Non-Whitewashed 'First-Hand' Account of No-Till Farming's Rise Over 50-Plus Years
Featuring Frank Lessiter’s most influential No-Till Farmer columns from 1972 to present, Frankly Speaking is a non-whitewashed account of no-till’s trials, tribulations and triumphs. You can take advantage of a special pre-order price of this over 850-page book of no-till history.
Unlocking Your Corn's Yield Potential
This No-Till Farmer special report explores the latest research, most effective practices, and nutrient management strategies specific to no-till from some of the highest-yielding corn growers in the U.S.!
No-Till Farmer 2024 Benchmark Report
- No-till out-yielded by several other tillage practices in 2023
- Herbicide tank mixes and higher nitrogen rates projected for 2024
- Find out what no-till planter attachments are most popular
- Purchase plans double for most types of equipment
- How to tackle challenges with cover crop seeding strategies, growth and termination
Next-Generation No-Till Weed Control
As weed biology, herbicide resistance & cover crops affect no-till weed management programs, no-tillers will need to add new technologies and techniques to their weed control toolbox. This No-Till Farmer 16-page special report explores the latest research, most effective practices and positive impacts implementing an herbicide program with cover crops & novel technology can have. Keeping no-till fields cleaner, for longer.