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:
- Alaska No-Tillers Commit to Sustainability
- No-Till Corn Emergence in Standing Cover Crop vs. No Cover Crop
- Wisconsin No-Tiller: ‘It’s Never Too Late to Try New Farming Practices'
- No-Till Revolution Halts Midwest Topsoil Loss
- Remembering No-Till Legend Dave Brandt
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Alaska No-Tillers Commit to Sustainability
This episode of America's Heartland features farmers describing their commitment to sustainability, and how they plan to meet farming challenges of today and tomorrow. Check out profiles of four farms and ranches, including no-tiller Bryce Wrigley of Delta Junction, Alaska, discussing the importance of soil health and how cover crops have improved his overall operation.
No-Till Corn Emergence in Standing Cover Crop vs. No Cover Crop
In this video from Grow the Farm Up, take a look at a test strip that compares no-till corn emergence in standing cover crop vs. no cover crop directly next to it.
Wisconsin No-Tiller: ‘It’s Never Too Late to Try New Farming Practices'
Chuck Born, a no-tiller who farms in Sheboygan Falls, Wis., followed his father’s conventional farming practices from 1975-2005 until finally deciding to give no-till a try. Today, he manages 270 acres and rotationally grazes cattle on interseeded grasses and clovers. In this article, read about why Born thinks you’re never too old to try something new in the world of agriculture.
Photo by: Sheboygan River Progressive Farmers
No-Till Revolution Halts Midwest Topsoil Loss
A new study from AGU’s journal Earth’s Future, which publishes interdisciplinary research on the past, present and future of our planet and its inhabitants shows that if more farmers adopt more no-till or low-till practices, costly erosion could be essentially halted.
Photo by: White Field Photo/Unsplash
Remembering No-Till Legend Dave Brandt
No-Till Legend Dave Brandt, who lived outside Carroll in Fairfield County, Ohio, passed away after sustaining injuries in a traffic crash in Illinois. In this article, hear from other no-tillers and ag educators about Brandt’s many contributions to the world of agriculture and the mark he left on the community.
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