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Glyphosate's Fight for Survival

"In the Weeds" Glyphosate News Roundup: May 5, 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
By Frank Lessiter posted on May 5, 2026 | Posted in Crop Protection

In this edition:

  • U.S. House Passes Farm Bill 2.0, Pesticide ‘Liability Shield’ Removed
  • ‘Fuming’ MAHA diehards point blame at Trump admin with movement set to ‘implode’
  • Effective weed control crucial for agriculture in Africa
  • Does herbicide spraying impact drinking water?

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40-Year-Old Conservation Tillage Information Center Gave Unified Voice for No-Till

An idea for a simple no-till ‘club’ grew into a private-public clearinghouse that influenced hearts & minds on the practice.
By Mike Lessiter posted on November 6, 2022
The 2022 farm season has several important no-till milestones — no-till’s first commercial plot (60 years), No-Till Farmer (50) and National No-Tillage Conference (30). We’ll add a fourth jewel to the “no-till crown” with the 40th anniversary of a public-private partnership, the Conservation Tillage Information Center (CTIC). The No-Till History series is made possible by Calmer Corn Heads.
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Mike Lessiter Presents Luncheon Keynote at 2025 NACD Summer Meeting

No-Till Farmer's Mike Lessiter spoke at the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD)'s 2025 Summer Conservation Forum & Tours on July 28, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wis. During the Luncheon Keynote Presentation, Lessiter spoke on the key elements of no-till history and why it’s a blueprint for future change. He also examined critical success factors needed to sustain and grow the practices, and the key role of conservation districts in making successful transitions and adoption a reality. You can see photos from his presentation below and watch it in full here.

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