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:

Seeding Before the Snow Melts to Avoid Overly Wet Soil

Check out this post on X (formerly Twitter), from no-tiller Rick Bieber, as he shares videos and photos of him planting during a sunny, 19 degree day in late February. Bieber says despite slightly frozen ground conditions, he knew he had to get his seed sown before the snow melted or else he’d have ‘too wet’ conditions.

Farming Through War: Ukrainian Agriculture 3 Years Later

On the three-year mark of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, CSIS Global Food and Water Security Program Director Caitlin Welsh reflects on the program’s research on the war and unpacks key themes that have emerged from its historic realignment of global agricultural trade — one that has worked in Russia’s favor.

How No-Till & Cover Crops Bring Life Back to the Land — Gabe Brown’s Story

Over his decades of farming and ranching, no-tiller Gabe Brown has noticed a troubling trend: the conventional farming techniques he used were degrading the soil and ruining crops. He shares how his family farm turned things around by adopting no-till and cover crops — and shows how the wider food system can use these same methods to improve food quality and revitalize the land.

No-Till Drill Upgrades — Making No-Till Equipment Work on Your Operation

In this video from “Farmin’ Ain’t Easy,” check out how one farmer made upgrades to his Horsch no-till drill in order to make it work better for his operation.

Erin Silva’s Organic No-Till Lessons

In this video from Cornell University, Erin Silva shares her organic no-till research updates during the 2025 Cornell Organic Field Crops Conference.

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