We’ve all probably heard this ultimatum spoken before: “You can either be part of the solution, or part of the problem.” 

It’s very easy to get wrapped up in the daily grind of running a farm operation. But as winter rapidly approaches and harvest or seeding winds down, you should check out a book that may become required reading for many farmers.

If you’re no-tilling, the benefits of the practice may, in the long run, extend beyond what you see on your own farm — and you may have a significant advantage against your conventional-tillage neighbor. 

In case you haven’t heard, the list of states falling victim to drought conditions has expanded  beyond the Southern Plains. 

Earlier this summer, an article in The Hutchinson News in Kansas raised a very important question for farmers to consider. 

While Idaho doesn't top the list of no-till adoption in the U.S., it appears the mindset is beginning to change in some parts of the state.