While covering the no-tillage movement for more than 40 years, I’ve never come across a chart that does as good a job of summarizing the many benefits of this reduced tillage system than the one shown here.

In an attempt to curb further corn rootworm resistance to Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) cornhybrids, the EPA has proposed new requirements for areas that are at risk to resistance. Its suggestions, however, may not be enough.

USDA-Agricultural Research Service soil scientist Newell Kitchen shares the productivity — and potential income — lost from soil erosion.

While drastic weather changes are hurting yield potentials, growers practicing conservation techniques are finding better luck in dealing with Mother Nature.

When it comes to acquiring new land, the Rulon family at Arcadia, Ind., follows an intensive 3-year plan to make the switch to no-till.

After a 60-day notice of intent to sue, Des Moines Water Works voted unanimously to file a federal lawsuit against three counties in northwest Iowa for nitrate pollution. While enacting regulations may not solve the problem, I think it's a wake-up call for no-tillers to ensure they're doing everything in their power to limit nutrient runoff from their fields.