With all of the agronomic benefits that earthworms deliver, readers frequently ask the No-Till Farmer editors whether they should consider seeding fields with more earthworms, especially nightcrawlers.

As a no-tiller, Ralph Alshouse recognizes the importance of nurturing the living organisms found in the soil to produce high-yielding crops. An intensive study of many of the soil conditions found in no-till has helped him fully understand what is occurring with the soils in his Corydon, Iowa, no-till corn and soybean operation.

No-tiller Jerry Crew may be outspoken and not always tactful, but he always means to be respectful when he steps onto his no-till soapbox.

When you think of livestock, most likely you picture herds of cattle or hogs. But, not if you're Bob Neidigh of Bremen, Ind.

Drying out soils and leveling ruts for earlier spring plant growth are seen as major benefits for using the Phillips rotary harrow in no-till situations.

A test researchers use to delve deeper into soil microbial activity will soon be commercially available to no-tillers.

My no-till fields are eroding. Not much of the total soil is leaving, but I have more ditches and rills. My plan is to work the ground and pull the ditches in. I hope to drill it to wheat this fall. I’d appreciate any ideas.