Frank Lessiter

Frank Lessiter

Frank Lessiter founded Lessiter Media in 1981 and has spent more than 50 years in the agricultural and equine publishing business. He still oversees all of the company's publications as Chairman and Editorial Director, with an Emphasis on American Farriers Journal and No-Till Farmer magazines.

Contact: lessitef@lesspub.com

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No-Till, Strip-Till and Cover Crops Research Journal - March 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:

  • Sixty years of crop diversification with perennials improves yields more than no-tillage in Ohio grain cropping systems
  • Conservation Tillage Practices on GHG Emissions, Soil Health and Overall Agricultural Sustainability
  • Long-term continuous no-till corn-soybean systems: Examining soil carbon sequestration and nitrogen accumulation across various pools
  • Assessing the agricultural, environmental, and economic effects of crop diversity management: A comprehensive review on crop rotation and cover crop practices
  • Cover Crops Optimize Soil Fertility and Soybean Productivity in the Cerrado of MATOPIBA, Brazil
  • Short-term no-tillage improves soil water retention and maintains soil aeration at high moisture conditions despite reduced macroporosity
  • Tillage Radish as Cover Crop Improves Soil Health Indicators Depending on Pedoclimatic Conditions.

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Glyphosate's Fight for Survival

"In the Weeds" Glyphosate News Roundup: March 3, 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:

  • Monsanto announces Roundup class settlement agreement to resolve current and future claims
  • Trump Signs Order Protecting Glyphosate, Phosphorus Production
  • Kennedy defends Trump glyphosate order; MAHA erupts as midterms approach
  • Roundup’s Long-Standing Safety Claims Are Being Reexamined After ‘Serious Ethical Concerns’ Emerge

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Glyphosate's Fight for Survival

"In the Weeds" Glyphosate News Roundup: February 17, 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:

  • Supreme Court agrees to review Bayer’s request to block lawsuits claiming federally-approved herbicide glyphosate causes cancer
  • The Glyphosate Problem in Regenerative Agriculture
  • Finding the good in glyphosate

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No-Till, Strip-Till and Cover Crops Research Journal - February 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:

  • Can no-tillage and crop diversification sustain nutrient stocks in acidic and poorly-fertilized soils? Evidence from 32 years of real-world agricultural management in Paraguay.
  • The key role of local and global farmer networks in the development of conservation agriculture in California.
  • Mega-analysis of no-tillage and reduced tillage impacts on crop yields and greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Beyond the buzz: analyzing actors promoting regenerative agriculture in Europe.

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Glyphosate's Fight for Survival

"In the Weeds" Glyphosate News Roundup: February 3, 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:

  • The Clock Is Ticking for Glyphosate: Decisions from Supreme Court, EPA, and State Legislatures Expected in 2026
  • The Glyphosate Elephant in the Regen Room
  • Outrage at European Science Center as Director Ousted After Study on Glyphosate

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Frankly Speaking

No-Till Lessons to be Learned from Brazil

At all of our 34 National No-Tillage Conferences, a commonly-asked question has dealt with how to get more growers to adopt the reduced tillage practice that’s already being used on 108 million U.S. acres. 


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Glyphosate's Fight for Survival

"In the Weeds" Glyphosate News Roundup: January 20, 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:

  • Glyphosate’s climate dividend: Weedkiller reduces greenhouse pollution equal to taking 21.8 million cars off the road each year
  • As MAHA wages war on pesticides, the GOP is caught in the middle
  • Everything You Need to Know About Roundup Lawsuits

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International No-Till, Strip-Till and Cover Crops Research Journal - January 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:

  • Exploring Soil Hydro-Physical Improvements Under No-Tillage: A Sustainable Approach for Soil Health.
  • Conservation agriculture: A pathway to achieving sustainable development goals.
  • Resource Conservation Technologies for Mitigating Climate Change Impacts in Agriculture: A Review.
  • Ch. 18 Soil Conservation.
  • Ch. 16 Climate Resilient Agriculture: The Perspective of Conservation Agricultural Practice.

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