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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No-Tiller Takes Whole System Approach to Farming

Fulton County, Ohio, no-tiller Les Seiler explains why he aims to mimic Mother Nature with his approach to farming and how that’s changed his operation in this YouTube video. He recently received the American Soybean Association’s 2023 National Conservation Legacy Award for his sustainable crop production methods and dedication to improving the land for future generations. Well deserved, Les!

 


Is Your No-Till Planter Ready for Spring?

Lancaster Farming offers some planter maintenance tips to get your no-till planter ready for spring. Your planter is an essential factor for optimal no-till results. Check out our Planter Maintenance Series featuring technical know-how from the Precision Planting team for more information about any of the tips mentioned in the article above.


Georgia No-Tiller Abandons Plans to Plant Small Grains After Wet Winter

In this YouTube video, Jordan Tankersley, operator of Old Rivers Farm in Stapleton, Ga., gives an update on the state of his no-till fields and cropping plans for the 2023 season after a very wet winter.

 


Using Remote Sensing to Scout & Sample Soybean Fields for Pests

In this episode of the FarmBits podcast from the University of Nebraska, Robert Koch, an associate professor and extension entomologist at the University of Minnesota, discusses research using remote sensing for scouting and sampling fields, specifically for soybean aphid management.

 


Basketball’s Lesson to Farming: ‘That Which Gets Measured Gets Moved’

Amid the ups and downs of March Madness, No-Till Farmer’s Mike Lessiter writes about basketball’s lessons for agriculture in this blog from Rural Lifestyle Dealer. Just like in basketball, no-tillers can keep score of the metrics that matter to their business, and ”those things can be monitored and controlled for everyone’s shared success.”

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Source: Rural Lifestyle Dealer


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