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 Gabe Brown Discusses Current State of Ag on Podcast Episode

In this episode of the Working Cows Podcast, no-tiller Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams of Understanding Ag discuss the state of agriculture in 2024, including the unfathomable concept of dust storms occurring simultaneously with floods in the Southeast as well as what this proves and how these occurrences can be mitigated.

Ag School’s Climate-Smart Approach Helps Small Farmers Feed Africa, Reduce Tillage

In this video, learn about the Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA) and why it is focusing on reducing tillage as a means to help small farmers become more sustainable while providing food for people across Africa. The program is being funded with help from Howard Buffett, who spoke at the 2024 National No-Tillage Conference about several of his projects to help farmers all over the world.

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A New Tactic for No-Tillers Battling Herbicide-Resistant Weeds

In this article from Forbes, read about a new technology that might be getting added to many no-tillers’ toolboxes to help battle weeds that have developed herbicide-resistance.

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Is No-Till More Profitable than Conventional Tillage?

This article shows that according to University of Missouri research, no-till offers the highest return for corn and soybeans over a 20 year period.

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Spring Planter Setup & Closing Wheel Operation for No-Till Corn

This video features Dr. Brian Luck, associate professor & extension specialist for University of Wisconsin, as he gives an overview of spring planter setup and closing wheel operation for no-till corn as well as the use of precision ag technologies to improve overall planting success of corn, soy and alfalfa.

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Maximize yield and eliminate costly downtime with GBGI’s planter row unit wear parts. The durable material and unique processes that we use to craft our American made products will ensure that planters spend more time in the field and less time in the shop. We are a family-owned business that takes pride in the support we are able to offer growers and dealers alike.

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