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:
- Comparing Moisture Levels in No-Till vs. Tilled Fields
- Check the Specs on This No-Till Planter
- No-Till Offers Quick Fix to Several Ongoing Global Issues
- Planting 35 Acres with a No-Till Seed Drill into Native Grasses & Wildflowers
- 7th Generation Farmer Spreading the No-Till Message
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Comparing Moisture Levels in No-Till vs. Tilled Fields
In this video, check out Purdue University Extension’s corn test plots in Starke County, Ind. One of the fields is a no-till plot while the other field was conventionally tilled. The video breaks down some of the key differences in weed suppression, residue, soil profile and more between the two different fields.
Check the Specs on This No-Till Planter
In this video, watch as 4th generation dairy farmer Rick Hissong talks about one of his Fendt no-till planters and why no-till works like a charm on his dairy farm in Mercersburg, Pa.
No-Till Offers Quick Fix to Several Ongoing Global Issues
Longtime Ohio State University soil scientist Rattan Lal shares research info about the many benefits of no-till and breaks down just how many major global issues can be combated by reducing or completely eliminating tillage.
A dust storm led to near blackout conditions along I-55 in Illinois May 1, 2023, resulting in 8 deaths, 32 hospitalizations and 72 destroyed vehicles. Photo: WICS-TV Springfield, Illinois
Planting 35 Acres with a No-Till Seed Drill into Native Grasses & Wildflowers
In this video from Edwards Creek Ranch in Michigan, check out this project that involves planting native grasses, wildflowers and monarch mix into 35 acres with a Great Plains 606NT No-Till Seed Drill.
7th Generation Farmer Spreading the No-Till Message
The future of no-till is bright with this 7th generation farmer who no-tills 2650 acres of corn, beans and wheat in Lake Mills, Wis. Check out his YouTube Channel @Ethan_farms to see some of the no-till equipment and strategies being used on his family’s farm.
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Best of the Web This Week is brought to you by GBGI Inc.
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.
