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[Podcast] How Building Mentoring Programs Can Increase Momentum for No-Till Adoption

In the latest episode of the podcast, brought to you by Bio Till Cover Crops., this esteemed panel will shine light on the true value of existing mentorship programs and share new ideas on where you can find real opportunities to connect, learn and grow with fellow no-tillers.
In this No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Bio-Till Cover Crops, this esteemed panel will shine light on the true value of existing mentorship programs and share new ideas on where you can find real opportunities to connect, learn and grow with fellow no-tillers.
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Legendary No-Till Advice

Using AI to Settle the No-Till vs. Strip-Till Challenge

Whether you turn to Grok, Gemini or any other tool, it’s clear that even faceless algorithms can see reducing or eliminating tillage is better for nutrient management & soil health

Whether you turn to Grok, Gemini or any other tool, it’s clear that even faceless algorithms can see reducing or eliminating tillage is better for nutrient management & soil health


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‘Most Innovative Folks You’ll Find’ Gathering at 2026 Strip-Till Conference

13th annual event features educational sessions led by farmers, researchers, agronomists & equipment experts

“The networking is one of the things I love most about the Strip-Till Conference,” says Zack Smith, who strip-tills in Lake Mills, Iowa. “The farmers attending this conference are some of the most innovative folks you’re going to find."


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Conservation Ag Update

Relay Cropping, New No-Till Drill Among Early #Plant26 Highlights

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Titan International, we share some #Plant26 highlights from across the U.S., including a young strip-tiller in Nebraska, a cutting-edge no-till drill in Pennsylvania and an innovative intercropping system in Indiana.
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No-Till, Strip-Till and Cover Crops Research Journal - April 2026

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.

In this edition:

  • Conservation Agriculture: Helping to Return to Within Planetary Boundaries
  • Soil Structure Changes Under Reduced Tillage and Cover Cropping Enhance Carbon Mineralization in Mediterranean Croplands
  • Cover Cropping Increases the Abundance of Mycorrhizal and Endophytic Fungi Structures Associated with Ecosystem Functioning
  • Conservation Agriculture: A Review of Plant Residue use with Zero Tillage and Crop Rotation
  • Unlocking Climate Resilience by Exploring the Mitigation Potential of Improved Rotation with Cover Cropping

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[Video] Meet Tony Peirick — No-Till Farmer's 2026 Conservation Ag Operator Fellow

Tony Peirick is No-Till Farmer's 2026 Conservation Ag Operator Fellow. In this video, meet the Watertown, Wis., no-tiller as he shares some background about the history of his farm operation, the details of his day-to-day farm life and more information about the farmer-led groups he facilitates. The 2026 fellowship program is made possible with the support of Dairy Management Inc.
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Low-Cost Sensor System Could Warn Farmers of Salt Stress in Plants

In a proof-of-concept study, researchers demonstrate that inexpensive sensor networks can provide early notification to farmers of problems in their growing crops

Soil salinity is a critical concern in agriculture when excessive soluble salts restrict a plant’s water uptake, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, hindering crop growth and reducing yields on roughly 30% of U.S. irrigated land.


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