No-Till Farmer editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at the grower's world from the lofty digital realm. Here is our favorite content from the past week from across the web:


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SOURCE by Sound Agriculture wakes up the soil microbiome so you can access more nitrogen and phosphorus from your field. This bioinspired chemistry fixes atmospheric nitrogen and unlocks phosphorus that is tied up in the soil. It’s like caffeine for microbes, working with the soil you’ve already got to make your season more productive. Learn more at www.sound.ag.


Gail Fuller Almost Walked Away From No-Till in the Early 2000s. Now it's All He Does.

Gail Fuller describes his journey to no-till and diverse farming on this podcast posted to the RedHillsRancher Youtube channel. Fuller, of Emporia, Kan., has overcome his share of adversity in the past. He talks about his obstacles and triumphs, using cover crops, and more.


Randall Reeder Plugs No-Tilling for Non-Farmers

In this examination of farming practices in Ohio, No-Till Legend Randall Reeder takes center stage talking about the advantages of no-till and cover cropping. The piece, published by Dayton NPR affiliate WYSO, is part of a larger look at food insecurity in Ohio, and discusses no-till as part of a solution.

George Derringer, a retired soil scientist for the USDA, at the Butler County Soil and Water Conservation District demonstration site.

No-Tiller Brian Downing Talks Soil Health

Asheboro, N.C., no-tiller Brian Downing talks about his experience with no-tilling and soil health on the "4 The Soil" podcast. Downing discusses how he overcame compaction using cover crops and water management on Crooked Row Farms in land considered to be a flood plain where he would sometimes see fish swimming.


No-Till Among Practices Recommended for Regen in Saskatchewan

While conservation tillage — including no-till — still has room to grow in the United States, in parts of Canada it's the agricultural practice. Two guest writers for the Prairie Post make the pitch for additional practices by pointing out that 93% of Saskatchewan land is under conservation tillage management.

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Deere Spin-and-Turn Planter Demo'd for No-Till

This review of the John Deere 1745 Spin and Turn planter features planting into corn residue. The planter itself is capable of rotating into a narrow configuration allowing for easier transport on country roads, and can be configured for both corn and soybeans, and allows for multiple no-till configurations.


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SOURCE by Sound Agriculture wakes up the soil microbiome so you can access more nitrogen and phosphorus from your field. This bioinspired chemistry fixes atmospheric nitrogen and unlocks phosphorus that is tied up in the soil. It’s like caffeine for microbes, working with the soil you’ve already got to make your season more productive. Learn more at www.sound.ag.

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