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:

Examining the Soil Aggregate Stability of No-Till

Do tilled soils or no-till soils have better aggregate stability? In this simple test comparing the same soil type under different management systems, former NRCS State Soil Health Specialist Jeff Hemingway shows us his answer.

McDonald’s Makes Large Investment into Regenerative Agriculture

McDonald’s USA makes the company's largest-ever investment in regenerative agriculture through National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Partnership — read more here.

No-Till vs. Tillage — Why Neighboring Fields are Worlds Apart

We’ve all heard people say “no-till means no yield,” or “no-till soils get too hard.” But here’s the real story — straight from two fields, same soil, same region, totally different outcomes. Ray Archuleta of Kiss the Ground and Common Ground Film lays it out simply in this video, and also explains why no-till works much more effectively when cover crops are involved.

Utilizing No Till & Biochar to Improve Sustainability of Organic Vegetable Production

Check out this video from the Rodale Institute showing a Midwest vegetable systems trial. Sean Stokes, a research director for the Midwest Organic Center discusses the viability of utilizing no-till and biochar to improve the sustainability of organic vegetable production.

How to Transition to No-Till & Implement Cover Crops with Minimal Trial & Error Cost

Are you interested in adopting soil health practices, but concerned about the cost of learning through trial and error? Larry Cowing was interested in no-till for many years before he started. When he decided to jump into no-till with both feet, he needed a way to speed up his learning and avoid costly mistakes. In this video, Larry describes the best way to minimize the cost of trial and error and get ahead of the learning curve.

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