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:

Less Tillage, More Money

Jerry and Nancy Ackermann’s use of no-till and cover-cropping is building healthier soil, boosting beneficial bugs and bolstering a positive financial bottom line. Listen to the latest episode of the Ear to the Ground Podcast to learn more about the Ackermanns’ story.

A No-Till & Cover Crop Experiment

In this video, Canadian farmer Jared Hamilton shares his latest steps in converting sod fields into thriving pastures — marking the return of livestock to his farm for the first time in over 40 years. This project is more than a simple conversion; it’s about breathing new life into the soil and creating a resilient ecosystem that sustains itself. In the video, Hamilton walks through different approaches to seeding, from bare soil to unharvested sod, even experimenting with areas treated with Roundup. By using a no-till drill, he has kept soil disturbance minimal, respecting the soil’s structure and the microbes that work beneath the surface.

Optimizing Weed Management in No-Till Corn

In this post from X, formerly Twitter, future scientist Nazir Adam Sharifi from Cornell shares his 2024 research: Optimizing Weed Management in Organic No-Till Corn. Learn more here. 

No-Till is the New Till

In this video from Nova Scotia Grass Fed, watch as this farmer describes why no-till is the perfect practice for his future grazing plans on his farm. 

Conservation Outcomes Webinar: Lessons Learned for Water Quality Outcomes

Your field doesn’t care if you have a bit of stubble, so why worry if your field has some stubble as well? Join No-Till Nolan on his no-shave/no-till journey this month as he learns about the benefits of leaving the stubble. 

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