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International No-Till, Strip-Till and Cover Crops Research Journal - December 2025

Each month, the conservation ag group at Cornell University offers an analysis of the latest scientific papers dealing with conservation agriculture research from around the world. For this on-going web series, our editors will be selecting several research papers from the Cornell list that will be of special interest to North American no-tillers, strip-tillers and cover croppers.
By Frank Lessiter posted on December 13, 2025 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

In this edition:

  • Soil health and conservation
  • In-season temporal variability of soil carbon and nitrogen pools after half a century of a tillage and crop rotation gradient.
  • Soil organic matter: The heart of soil health.
  • Cover Crops and Sustainable Agriculture.
  • Soil health and disturbance-based classification of farming systems.
  • Chapter 11. Cover Crop Mixes for Diversity, Carbon and Conservation Agriculture.
  • Soil Organic Carbon Sequestration and Distribution, Soil Biological Characteristics, and Winter Wheat Yields Under Different Tillage Practices in Long-Term Field Experiment.

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[Video] The No-Till Conference Preview Show: 2 New Sessions Revealed!

By Noah Newman posted on December 4, 2025 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection, Equipment, Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture, Residue Management, Seeding & Planting

Noah Newman checks in from No-Till Farmer headquarters with an update on the upcoming National No-Tillage Conference, including what you can expect during the pre-conference workshops, speaker interviews, big news about 2 new general sessions and a TOP-SECRET promo code. 


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Glyphosate's Fight for Survival

"In the Weeds" Glyphosate News Roundup: December 2, 2025

Editor’s Note: With over 80% of U.S. no-till soybean and corn growers using glyphosate for weed control, this worldwide news roundup deals with concerns about the herbicide’s future use, possible banning, use strategy, new restrictions, health and environmental concerns. Our twice-a-month No-Till Farmer “In the Weeds” series will keep you updated on the latest glyphosate news from around the world. — Frank Lessiter, Editor, No-Till Farmer
By Frank Lessiter posted on December 2, 2025 | Posted in Crop Protection

In this edition:

  • Glyphosate = Cancer? Not so Fast
  • EU judges pull plug on pesticide approval loophole
  • Delayed Planting of Genetically Modified Crops in Kenya is Costly

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4 Ways Biologicals Can Help No-Tillers’ Nutrient Programs

Consider applying biologicals to fix nitrogen, improve soil health & root biomass, or break down residue, all of which can help get more fertilizer into your no-till crops
By Laura Barrera posted on December 2, 2025 | Posted in Crop Protection, Nutrient Management, Residue Management

Consider applying biologicals to fix nitrogen, improve soil health & root biomass, or break down residue, all of which can help get more fertilizer into your no-till crops


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