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:
- No-Till Means Being a Steward of the Land
- “Tillage Outperforms No-Till,” but for How Long & at What Cost?
- Past, Present & Future of No-Till Planters
- A No-Tiller’s Worst Enemy
- Are American Farmers a Step Behind Brazilian Farmers when it Comes to No-Till?
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No-Till Means Being a Steward of the Land
In this video, hear Oklahoma no-tiller Tom Cannon’s story of switching to no-till and incorporating cover crops because he felt a responsibility to be a steward of the land and focus on sustainability for the next generation of farmers.
“Tillage Outperforms No-Till,” but for How Long & at What Cost?
Albert Tomechko of Vitalize Seed Company discusses tillage vs. no-till, and why it can be so misleading to compare the two practices over just 1 or 2 years. In this video, learn about why no-till can take longer to yield better results than tillage and why it’s worth the wait.
Past, Present & Future of No-Till Planters
Check out this Facebook post from Kinze Manufacturing on the past, present and future of no-till planters. The company raises the question: Do you remember your first no-till planter?
A No-Tiller’s Worst Enemy
In this YouTube Short from Living the Dream Ag, get an up-close and personal look at one of the biggest enemies that a no-tiller can come across in their fields.
Are American Farmers a Step Behind Brazilian Farmers when it Comes to No-Till?
Iowa soybean farmers recently traveled to Brazil to see first hand where their farming capabilities were at. They were surprised by what they saw, particularly when it came to no-tilling.
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Totally Tubular Mfg Inc produces starter fertilizer products that apply starter fertilizer right where you want it, in the root system of the plant. In tests performed, Totally Tubular produced a 6.2 (5%)/bushel yield advantage in corn. Products are available for a variety of planters and are sold by dealers throughout the US. Visit our website at totally-tubular.net to find a dealer near you, or call us at 888-200-3012.
