Learn which products and management tactics can help no-tillers protect their farm ground from yield-robbing threats posed by weeds, diseases and insect pests. https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/rss en-us Each week our editors will bring you data from our 2025 No-Till Farmer Operational Benchmark Survey. Continue reading and check back weekly for the next set of valuable data. 2025 No-Till Farmer Operational Benchmark Survey. Continue reading and check back weekly for the next set of valuable data.]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14342 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/14342-no-till-cropping-and-business-insights NTF_No-Till Cropping & Business Insights_1080x567.png jdobberstein@lesspub.com Bayer, which acquired Monsanto several years ago, said lawyers are still analyzing the ruling but added the decision is, “good for science, farmers, and industries that depend on regulatory clarity for innovation,” in a statement posted to the company’s website. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15366 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15366-us-supreme-court-sides-with-bayer-backs-federal-labeling Eye-on-Washington NEW.png Learn how foliar nutrients might impact herbicide injury and weed control.  Learn how foliar nutrients might impact herbicide injury and weed control.

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15361 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:19:12 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15361-how-foliar-nutrients-interact-with-weed-control How Foliar Nutrients Interact with Weed Control When no-till weed control is less than ideal, tankmixing foliar fertilizer with post-emergence soybean herbicides may have the unintended consequence of helping weeds recover from herbicide injury. lessitef@lesspub.com In this edition: Health Canada Adds Glyphosate to Continuous Oversight Policy Bayer’s Monsanto Deal Destroyed Billions and Rewrote M&A Risk Rules The Right Chemistry: Putting Concerns about Weed Killer Glyphosate into Perspective In this edition:

• Health Canada Adds Glyphosate to Continuous Oversight Policy
• Bayer’s Monsanto Deal Destroyed Billions and Rewrote M&A Risk Rules
• The Right Chemistry: Putting Concerns about Weed Killer Glyphosate into Perspective

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15346 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15346-in-the-weeds-glyphosate-news-roundup-june-23-2026 In-the-Weeds.png While spray drones have multiple benefits, they should not necessarily be considered as a replacement for conventional ground-spraying, says Deepak Joshi in this Kansas State Extension article. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15360 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15360-how-drones-can-complement-conventional-sprayers Spray-drones-F01.jpg Figure 1. Multirotor spray drones are used for spraying and seeding. Photo by Deepak Joshi, K-State Extension. nnewman@lessitermedia.com In this video, Noah Newman checks in with an update on the 2026 National Strip-Tillage Conference, which takes place Aug. 6-7 in Springfield, Ill. Newman catches up with Coolidge, Ariz., strip-tiller Robert Boyle, who explains why the conference is a must-attend for him every year. In this video, Noah Newman checks in with an update on the 2026 National Strip-Tillage Conference, which takes place Aug. 6-7 in Springfield, Ill. Newman catches up with Coolidge, Ariz., strip-tiller Robert Boyle, who explains why the conference is a must-attend for him every year. 

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15347 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15347-why-this-lone-wolf-keeps-returning-to-the-national-strip-till-conference Novonesis and Rovensa Next today announced a distribution agreement under which Rovensa Next will commercialize select Novonesis agricultural biosolutions in the United States, beginning with the 2027 growing season. Novonesis and Rovensa Next today announced a distribution agreement under which Rovensa Next will commercialize select Novonesis agricultural biosolutions in the United States, beginning with the 2027 growing season. 

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15336 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15336-rovensa-next-to-distribute-novonesis-biosolutions-for-plant-health-in-the-united-states lessitef@lesspub.com In this edition: Bayer’s Proposed Roundup Settlement Violates Constitution, New Legal Filing Claims Bayer Says No Plans to Restructure Despite Litigation Threat Brazil Prosecutors Sue to Ban Weed Killer Glyphosate In this edition:

• Bayer’s Proposed Roundup Settlement Violates Constitution, New Legal Filing Claims
• Bayer Says No Plans to Restructure Despite Litigation Threat
• Brazil Prosecutors Sue to Ban Weed Killer Glyphosate

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15329 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15329-in-the-weeds-glyphosate-news-roundup-june-9-2026 In-the-Weeds.png lessitef@lesspub.com One of our 50 states has decided to ban the herbicide that got no-till started in the early years before glyphosate came along. One of our 50 states has decided to ban the herbicide that got no-till started in the early years before glyphosate came along.

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/blogs/1/post/15325 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/blogs/1-covering-no-till/post/15325-vermont-is-first-state-to-ban-paraquat Frankly-Speaking-logo_0324_1000px (1).png Interseeding cover crop mixes between corn rows at early vegetative stages helps Ryan Ribbs create extra forage, eliminate a herbicide pass & improve soil health for row crops Interseeding cover crop mixes between corn rows at early vegetative stages helps Ryan Ribbs create extra forage, eliminate a herbicide pass & improve soil health for row crops

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15309 Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15309-no-tiller-builds-planting-tool-to-serve-regenerative-goals No-Tiller Builds Planting Tool to Serve Regenerative Goals.jpg REPURPOSED ROTARY HOE. Ryan Gibbs bought this used Hiniker rotary hoe and seeder to convert it to a twin-row interseeder to plant cover crop mixes between 30-inch corn rows. Drill units from a Great Plains planter spaced 7.5 inches apart will seed covers between corn rows at V2 and V3 stages to improve soil health and provide fall and winter livestock grazing. Ryan Gibbs lessitef@lesspub.com In this edition: No Safe Bets – Supreme Court Glyphosate Case Seen Too Close to Call Chemical Collision: The Pesticide Provisions that Nearly Derailed the House Bill Supreme Court Grills Bayer Over Failure to Warn Consumers About Roundup Risks In this edition:

• No Safe Bets – Supreme Court Glyphosate Case Seen Too Close to Call
• Chemical Collision: The Pesticide Provisions that Nearly Derailed the House Bill
• Supreme Court Grills Bayer Over Failure to Warn Consumers About Roundup Risks

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15287 Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15287-in-the-weeds-glyphosate-news-roundup-may-19-2026 In-the-Weeds.png A 2025 study in eastern Nebraska found higher insect abundance and diversity in cover crop areas compared to adjacent seed corn, including both beneficial species and potential pests. A 2025 study in eastern Nebraska found higher insect abundance and diversity in cover crop areas compared to adjacent seed corn, including both beneficial species and potential pests.

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15272 Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15272-how-do-full-season-cover-crops-affect-insect-populations butterfly-painted-lady-red-clover-field-shutterstock.jpg lessitef@lesspub.com Is government interference stalling the regenerative movement? Frank Lessiter examines the challenges faced by researchers like Jon Lundgren when it comes to soil health and scientific censorship. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/blogs/1/post/15271 Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/blogs/1-covering-no-till/post/15271-more-on-the-interference-of-government-congress-and-industry-standing-in-the-way-of-releasing-unfavorable-science epub_Frankly-Speaking-logo_0324_1000px-(1)_1000x1000_webp.webp lessitef@lesspub.com 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? 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?

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15263 Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15263-in-the-weeds-glyphosate-news-roundup-may-5-2026 In-the-Weeds.png lessitef@lesspub.com 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 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

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15238 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15238-in-the-weeds-glyphosate-news-roundup-april-21-2026 In-the-Weeds.png Research studies have shown certain cover crops can adjust soil properties & help soybeans mitigate IDC issues & protect plant health Research studies have shown certain cover crops can adjust soil properties & help soybeans mitigate IDC issues & protect plant health

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15228 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15228-no-tiller-intercropping-to-fight-issues-with-iron-deficiency-chlorosis Seeding-flax-and-oats-in-the-row-in-soybeans.jpg WORKING TOGETHER. Seeding flax and oats in the row in soybeans following soybeans has proven to help manage water and excess nitrogen that can contribute to increased impact of iron deficiency chlorosis. Soybeans perform well as long as the interseeded crop is terminated prior to soybeans flowering. Joe Breker jdobberstein@lesspub.com Crop protection companies continue to focus on flexibility & precision with products as no-tillers and strip-tillers demand precision & a return on investment Crop protection companies continue to focus on flexibility & precision with products as no-tillers and strip-tillers demand precision & a return on investment

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15226 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15226-protecting-your-no-tilled-crops-early-and-often red-crown-rot-in-soybeans.jpg RED ALERT. This photo array from Purdue Univ. depicting red crown rot in soybeans shows red discoloration at the crown of plants in a field, as well as spherical perithecia forming on the crown and stem. Darcy Telenko and John Bonkowski lbarrera@lesspub.com From cereal rye with higher levels of weed-controlling allelochemicals to hairy vetch that germinates in the first year, scientists are working to breed better cover crops From cereal rye with higher levels of weed-controlling allelochemicals to hairy vetch that germinates in the first year, scientists are working to breed better cover crops

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15225 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15225-researchers-breeding-covers-for-targeted-benefits-specific-environments map-represents-the-current-cover-crop-variety-testing-sites.jpg TESTING SITES. The map represents the current cover crop variety testing sites. The location pins in purple are university testing sites and the ones in blue are on-farm sites. The Center for Regenerative Agriculture hopes to continue expanding its variety testing efforts across the nation. CRA lessitef@lesspub.com 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? 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?

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15199 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:00:25 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15199-in-the-weeds-glyphosate-news-roundup-april-8-2026 In-the-Weeds.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com David Barton from PTx explains how SmokeRow allows farmers to control end-of-boom nozzles that spray a secondary tank chemistry beyond the boom, eliminating weed escape at the field edge while saving them time and money. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15195 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15195-video-ptx-smokerow-eliminates-weed-escape-at-field-edge PTx SmokeRow Eliminates Weed Escape at Field Edge.jpg jdobberstein@lesspub.com In the latest edition of the No-Till Farmer podcast — brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, Senior Editor John Dobberstein shares highlights from his interviews with several exhibitors at the Commodity Classic show in San Antonio as they discussed products, innovations and management strategies that you’ll find of interest for this coming season. In the latest edition of the No-Till Farmer podcast — brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, Senior Editor John Dobberstein shares highlights from his interviews with several exhibitors at the Commodity Classic show in San Antonio as they discussed products, innovations and management strategies that you’ll find of interest for this coming season.

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15178 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15178-podcast-what-our-editors-heard-on-the-show-floor-at-commodity-classic-2026 NTF_podcastlogo_final_0816.jpg nnewman@lessitermedia.com Noah Newman checks in from Strip-Till Farmer headquarters with a big announcement about the 2026 National Strip-Tillage Conference program. Noah Newman checks in from Strip-Till Farmer headquarters with a big announcement about the 2026 National Strip-Tillage Conference program. 

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15160 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15160-most-innovative-folks-youll-find-what-to-expect-at-2026-national-strip-tillage-conference nstc.jpg Field trials across multiple U.S. states and Canada show measurable gains in soil function and plant nutrition, including a 15.7% increase in soil organic matter. This content is brought to you by Ancient Organics Bioscience. Field trials across multiple U.S. states and Canada show measurable gains in soil function and plant nutrition, including a 15.7% increase in soil organic matter. This content is brought to you by Ancient Organics Bioscience.

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15148 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:06:27 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15148-paleopower-by-ancient-organics-bioscience Ag-Bio-Insights_4c_FINAL.png To better serve local customers, Relentless Ag is launching a new drone-ready product line for protecting in-season yield potential in 2026, powered by Meristem Crop Performance. To better serve local customers, Relentless Ag is launching a new drone-ready product line for protecting in-season yield potential in 2026, powered by Meristem Crop Performance.

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15138 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15138-relentless-ag-launches-drone-ready-product-line lessitef@lesspub.com 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 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

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15127 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15127-in-the-weeds-glyphosate-news-roundup-march-17-2206 In-the-Weeds.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com Ohio State Univ. precision ag expert John Fulton outlines the impacts of new technology in no-till systems & explores what’s on the horizon Ohio State Univ. precision ag expert John Fulton outlines the impacts of new technology in no-till systems & explores what’s on the horizon

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15136 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15136-farm-bots-and-ai-keeping-no-till-operations-on-the-cutting-edge Robotics 1.png AUTONOMY. John Fulton saw ag robots on display — like these machines form AgXeed and FarmDroid — almost everywhere he looked during his trip to Agritechnica 2025. John Fulton  jdobberstein@lesspub.com Crop protection companies continue focus on flexibility and precision with products as no-tillers and strip-tillers demand precision and a return on investment. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15131 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15131-protecting-your-no-tilled-crops-early-and-often Red Crown Rot.png This photo array from Purdue Univ. depicting red crown rot in soybean shows red discoloration at the crown of plants in a field, as well as spherical perithecia forming on the crown and stem. (Darcy Telenko and John Bonkowski) Below are key no-till takeaways from several of the features found in the April 2026 issue of No-Till Farmer. April 2026 issue of No-Till Farmer.]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15122 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15122-no-till-takeaways-april-2026 jdobberstein@lesspub.com Production will be phased out at Syngenta’s Huddersfield, U.K., site, the company’s only manufacturing facility for the active ingredient globally. A small scale, multi-product production unit at the site will also close. http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15125 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:34:07 -0400 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15125-syngenta-pulling-the-plug-on-paraquat-production Let-Paraquat-Be-Your-Plow-Ad-with-banner.jpg Advertisement in 1st No-Till Farmer, November 1972. lessitef@lesspub.com 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 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

]]> http://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15105 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:06:25 -0500 https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/15105-in-the-weeds-glyphosate-news-roundup-march-3-2026 In-the-Weeds.png