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:
- How U.S. Soybean Farmers Are Making Their Fields More Sustainable
- Smart Fertilizer Management and No-Till Farming for Healthier Soil
- How U.S. Farmers Are Getting Paid for Carbon Farming with No-Till & Cover Crops
- David Hula’s Proven No-Till Strategies — From Field to Yield
- Inspiring No-Till Farming: 70% Adoption in Southeast Iowa
How U.S. Soybean Farmers Are Making Their Fields More Sustainable
Soybeans exploded in popularity in the United States, but growing the crop comes with a host of environmental impacts. American soybean farmers are starting to reduce tillage, among other strategies, resulting in a much lower carbon footprint than many other soy-producing countries.
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Smart Fertilizer Management and No-Till Farming for Healthier Soil
Soil health is the foundation of a successful farm. In this episode of Mastering FieldView, Taylor McDonald explains how fertilizer management, no-tilling and input tracking improve their farm’s efficiency and sustainability.
How U.S. Farmers Are Getting Paid for Carbon Farming with No-Till & Cover Crops
Did you know you can get paid for farming just by adopting regenerative agriculture practices like no-till and cover crops? Many U.S. farmers are earning thousands through carbon farming, carbon credits and government incentives designed to reward sustainable farming. Learn more in this video from Agriculture Central.
David Hula’s Proven No-Till Strategies — From Field to Yield
In this video, world record corn grower and no-tiller David Hula continues his deep dive into farming strategies, biological applications and soil management techniques that help him consistently push the limits of yield potential on his Virginia farm. You’ll learn advanced strategies for nutrient and biological management, the importance of nutrients in high-yielding no-till fields and much more.
Inspiring No-Till Farming: 70% Adoption in Southeast Iowa
In this YouTube Short clip from the Nick Halaris Show, hear stats about no-till farming and cover crop adoption and implementation across the country. Southeast Iowa is ahead with 20% cover crops and 50% no-till adoption, far beyond national averages. Change takes time, like healthier habits in life, but progress is possible with patience and persistence.
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