Articles by Frank Lessiter

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No-Tillers Cashing in on Direct Sales to Consumers

In recent years, our No-Till Farmer editors have shared numerous conversations with no-tillers interested in finding new ways to expand farm income past traditional cash crop, milk and meat production. While we’ve seen many opportunities for developing a direct-to-consumer business, many growers maintain it seems like too much work.


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Glyphosate's Fight for Survival

"In the Weeds" Glyphosate News Roundup: April 21, 2026

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:

  • Syngenta unveils Virestina technology, a global breakthrough in controlling grass weeds
  • Glyphosate Market Dominates Agriculture as Advanced Weed Control Technologies Drive Demand
  • Staying ahead of the weeds

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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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Glyphosate's Fight for Survival

"In the Weeds" Glyphosate News Roundup: April 8, 2026

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:

  • A Trump order protected a weedkiller. And also a Weapon of War
  • New Documents: Trump EPA Administrator Met With Pesticide CEO During Push to Shield Company From Lawsuits
  • Can Taking Melatonin Counter the Effects of Glyphosate in Your Food?

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Glyphosate's Fight for Survival

"In the Weeds" Glyphosate News Roundup: March 17, 2206

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:

  • The silver bullet that wasn’t: Glyphosate’s declining weed control over 25 years
  • How Safe Is Glyphosate Chemical Backed by Trump? What the Science Says
  • Glyphosate resistance is not inevitable: changes you can make
  • Scientists Say This Potential Carcinogen May Be Lurking in Your Garden

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