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:

Is No-Till a Viable Solution for Mitigating Climate Change?

No-till and other regenerative ag practices are often discussed as a solution for mitigating the effects of climate change and greenhouse gas emissions. In this article from NPR, learn more about just how effective no-till can be for helping improve the state of the climate.

Farmer Will Tipton holds a radish, one of the cover crops he's using. Some scientists worry that the climate benefits of cover crops and other regenerative agriculture practices are oversold.

Photo by Julia Simon

Deciphering Between a Tilled Field & a No-Till Field

In this YouTube Short from south Georgia farmer Patrick Shivers, he shows viewers one of his tilled fields directly next to a no-tilled field and comments on the difference, or lack thereof, in the appearance at first glance.

Conservation District Partnership Leads to Easier Shift to No-Till, Cleaner Watersheds

In this article, read about a Michigan conservation district which is partnering with local farmers to restore watersheds through practical solutions with its Watershed Restoration Programs — in turn, making the transition to no-till much smoother for many growers.

Low profile shot of crops

No-Till Innovations on Display at 2024 Farm Progress Show

In this video, our editorial team showcases some of the most innovative no-till products they came across at the 2024 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa last month.

Study Explores Food Safety Risks of Regenerative Ag Practices Such as No-Till

A recent study found that, while alternative farming practices aimed at reducing water usage can lower greenhouse gas emissions and arsenic levels in rice, the same practices may also increase cadmium content in plants. The same study also demonstrated that no-till farming techniques raise the likelihood of mycotoxin contamination in crops. Read more here.

Rice plants

Photo by Redicul Pict via Unsplash

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