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:
- No-Till Farming is Better
- No-Till History from 90+ Years Ago…
- Reduced Field Passes Help Farmers Save Fuel and Cut Expenses
- Constructing Water and Sediment Basins to Control Erosion
- Webinar Covers Soil Organic Matter & Cover Crops
No-Till Farming is Better
This South Dakota State University freshman agronomy major explains why no-till is necessary and why tillage is destroying the soil for future generations. Check out the video here.
No-Till History from 90+ Years Ago…
Over 90 years ago THIS MONTH, Hugh Hammond Bennett testified before Congress as a dust storm fell over Washington, D.C. His words that day, paired with the undeniable evidence of the storm, led to the creation of the Soil Conservation Service, now USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, and local soil conservation districts around the country. NACD CEO Jeremy Peters recently shared this story with No-Till Farmer.
Reduced Field Passes Help Farmers Save Fuel and Cut Expenses
Clarence Winter, SDSU Extension Agronomy Field Specialist, emphasizes the growing role of no-till farming as diesel fuel costs continue to rise. Fuel is essential for nearly all farm operations, including planting, spraying, fertilizing, and harvesting. Among these, tillage remains the most fuel-demanding activity and often leads to the highest operating costs during the growing season. Read more here.
Constructing Water and Sediment Basins to Control Erosion
This video explores a vital conservation project in Lyon County, Minnesota, where the NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service) partnered with local farmers Eldred and Evan Swanson to combat soil erosion. Located along the Buffalo Ridge in Lyons Creek Township, the Swanson farm faced significant challenges with "concentrated flow" erosion that threatened both their topsoil and the water quality of the adjacent Wood Lake. By constructing water and sediment control basins, the project aims to stabilize the landscape while allowing the family to continue farming the land efficiently.
Webinar Covers Soil Organic Matter & Cover Crops
Join Stetcyn Maldonado and Tom Johnson as they discuss the dynamics of soil organic matter and what role cover crops have to play.
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