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:
- Worm Land — Reflecting on a Lifetime of Regenerative Agriculture & Caring for the Land
- Understanding the Why Behind No-Till
- Weighing the Pros & Cons of No-Till
- No-Till is Used on Over Half of Major Cropland Acres
- 2025 National No-Tillage Conference Delivers 'One of the Best Programs Yet'
Worm Land — Reflecting on a Lifetime of Regenerative Agriculture & Caring for the Land
In this video from Indiana Humanities, farmer Keith Miller champions sustainable agriculture, embracing no-till practices and advocating for nightcrawlers – not the little wigglers. As he faces retirement, he reflects on a lifetime dedicated to the land.
Understanding the Why Behind No-Till
In this video from Ohio TNC Agriculture, Hardin County, Ohio no-tiller Brice Armentrout discusses his family farm’s history of no-till, cover crops and other conservation practices as well as why he and his family are so passionate about taking good care of their soil.
Weighing the Pros & Cons of No-Till
While the initial investment required to switch to no-till can be expensive, the pros far outweigh the cons when making the switch.
No-Till is Used on Over Half of Major Cropland Acres
Check out this chart from USDA’s Economic Research Service and see how no-till acres have grown in the last several decades.
2025 National No-Tillage Conference Delivers 'One of the Best Programs Yet'
More than 600 farmers, researchers, educators and industry experts traveled to Louisville, Ky., Jan. 7-10 to attended the 33rd annual National No-Tillage Conference. Attendees representing several states in the U.S., along with the countries of Australia, Canada, Hungary, Italy, New Zealand and more spent 4 days absorbing knowledge and networking at the event.
Arion, Iowa, no-tiller Kelly Garrett shares his approach to no-till and how to balance the soil during his 2025 National No-Tillage Conference general session presentation. Photo: John Dobberstein Photo by: John Dobberstein
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