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International No-Till, Strip-Till and Cover Crops Research Journal - October 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.

In this edition:

  • Can the global drone revolution make agriculture more sustainable? Rapid growth in drone use is upending expectations but also inducing trade-offs.
  • Tillage and residue management modulate the links between soil physical signatures and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal biomarkers.
  • Mapping the conceptual and intellectual structure of soil health research (1996–2021): a terms co-occurrence and co-cited reference network analysis.
  • Suggestions for promoting SOC storage within the carbon farming framework: Analyzing the INFOSOLO database.

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No-Till Highlights: Oct. 9, 2025

This Week's Lineup:

  • The Hidden Costs of Extra Tillage Passes: Is it worth it?
  • Check Out Koenig Equipment’s Harvest Playlist
  • Why Cover Crop Mixes Work So Well
  • No-Till Drill — A Snake’s Best Friend
  • Believing in the Economics of No-Till from the Start

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National No-Tillage Conference Program Jam-Packed with Practical, Profit-Building Ideas

From planter performance to precision farming to regenerative agriculture, learn from the brightest minds in agriculture during the 34th annual event in St. Louis in January.
Whether growers are just looking to tweak their no-till operation or planning for big changes, there will be something for nearly everyone at the 33rd annual National No-Tillage Conference that kicks off in January. The full program has been released for the 2025 conference, which is scheduled for Jan. 7-10 in at the Marriott Downtown in Louisville, Ky.
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Glyphosate's Fight for Survival

"In the Weeds" Glyphosate News Roundup: October 7, 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

In this edition:

  • Why is their controversy over GMO foods, but not GMO drugs?
  • Global Glyphosate Market to Reach US$15,422.61 Million by 2032, Driven by GM Crop Expansion & Agrochemical Demand
  • The Connection between Glyphosate and Forest Fires
  • Viewpoint: How might the world be without Glyphosate?

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No-Till Highlights: Oct. 2, 2025

This Week's Lineup:

  • Getting Past the Learning Curve with No-Till
  • Farmers Protecting Water with No-Till, Cover Crops & Manure Management
  • No-Tiller Seeking Advice — To Till or Not to Till?
  • Every No-Till Farm Has to Start Somewhere
  • Placing Seed & Fertilizer in One Pass

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