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:


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Benefits of Continuous No-Till

Todd Hesterman, his father and his youngest son raise soybeans, corn and wheat in Henry County, Ohio. The fourth generation on the farm and a certified crop advisor, he explains their commitment to no-till and how that supports their operation.


Long-Term Conventional & No-Till Systems Compared

In this video, check out this soil pit comparison of conventional vs. no-tillage, both managed for over 25 years in a corn-soybean rotation. Topics discussed include differences in soil profile, root growth and general soil properties.


Honoring David Brandt at the National No-Tillage Conference

In honor of the “godfather” of cover crops, soil health and regenerative agriculture, the inaugural David Brandt Memorial Lecture Series at the 2024 National No-Tillage Conference in Indianapolis brings together 4 of Brandt’s mentees to discuss how to continue the message of no-till and soil health through farmer-to-farmer education. Find more details about it and register here.


Soybean Row Spacing for Pest Management in No-Till

In this Bumper Crops video, Damon Smith and Rodrigo Werle discuss the impact of soybean row spacing on white mold and waterhemp management in Wisconsin.


No-Tilling & Cover Cropping for Sustainable Dairy Feed & Forage

Feed is one of the biggest costs for dairy farmers. For farms with a bit of land, incorporating cover crops and no-till could be a way to make feed and forage production more sustainable.


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