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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Water Infiltration & Runoff in Tilled Soil vs. No-Till

Kansas State Agronomist Peter Tomlinson shows viewers the difference in water runoff between no-till soil and tilled soil.


Plummeting Glyphosate Prices Could Affect No-Tillers

In this article, read about how the agriculture industry seems to be swimming in supplies of glyphosate, forcing suppliers and ag retailers to cut prices in an effort to get rid of unused supply.

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Canadian Court Confirms Farmer Signed Grain Contract with Emoji

In this blog entry by Ag Attorney Todd Janzen, hear his two cents on the debacle involving a Canadian farmer who agreed to a grain contract by sending a thumbs up emoji and whether Janzen thinks a U.S. court of law would have ruled the same as the Canadian court did in the case. Janzen will also be speaking at the 2024 National No-Tillage Conference in Indianapolis.

Emoji Agreement

Roberto Peiretti Honored as International No-Till Legend

Global Farmer called out a recent No-Till Farmer article by Frank Lessiter recognizing Argentinian farmer Roberto Peiretti as one of 5 additional members to be added to the list of International No-Till Legends. 3 more are set to be honored each year from here on out. Congrats, Roberto!

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Why No-Till Alone Isn’t Regenerative Agriculture

In this episode of the Modern Acre Podcast, Brenda Tjaden talks about how to monetize and model regenerative agriculture and why no-till by itself is not regenerative. Tjaden is the founder of Prairie Routes, an economic research consultancy analyzing the de-commodification of farmers and the re-valuation of ecosystems.


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