Learn from the Univ. of Illinois's Fred Below and Connor Sible about why you can’t rely solely on soil test values to provide the mineral nutrition needed for 300-bushel corn, why you should consider short-statured hybrids, the impact of higher plant populations on yield and how to manage continuous corn during the 2024 National No-Tillage Conference general session "The 7 Wonders of the 300-Bushel Corn Yield World."

The Nolls's contour strip cropping system that divides their farm into 119 fields. This scenic yet practical configuration, coupled with a no-till system, helps prevent soil erosion. The Nolls also plant winter rye, turnips, and tillage radishes as cover crops to improve soil health and prevent erosion.

No-Till Farmer editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at the grower's realm from the lofty digital realm. Here is our favorite content from the past week from across the web. The Best of the Web series is brought to you by Purple Cow Organics.

The 3-year study compared conventional till broadcast, no-till broadcast and strip-till banded systems, and different application rates of MAP and potash with each system.

Attend Howard Buffett's upcoming session at the National No-Tillage Conference and learn why food security and conflict are interconnected, the successes and challenges with no-till adoption globally, and how YOU play a critical role in feeding the world.

Attend the inaugural David Brandt Memorial Lecture Series, "Spreading the No-Till Message: Farmer-to-Farmer Panel Discussion," at the National No-Tillage Conference to learn about what you can do to carry on the message of no-till.

No-Till Farmer editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at the grower's realm from the lofty digital realm. Here is our favorite content from the past week from across the web. The Best of the Web series is brought to you by Purple Cow Organics.