No-Till Highlights: October 3, 2024

No-till farmer Editors come across a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look into the world of breeders from the exalted digital world. Here's our favorite content from the internet from the last week:

No-till and catch crops can lead to rapid soil regeneration

In this YouTube short from the Farm Voices Project, no-till grower Monte Bottens in northwestern Illinois discusses how his cover crop and no-till strategies lead to rapid soil regeneration – what he calls his no-till revolution.

Negotiate a fair deal for used agricultural machinery

In this video from Tractor Mike, you'll learn how to go about buying a tractor that's been sitting on a dealer's lot for more than three years, how to decipher the VIN, and how to negotiate a fair deal.

Weaning calves and direct sowing when sowing a winter rye cover crop

In this video from Andrea the Fit Agvocate, experience a day in the life of a 27-year-old farmer as she goes through the necessary steps of weaning calves, direct-seeding a winter rye cover crop, and more.

No-till farming and soil carbon storage in different climates

As global awareness of sustainable agricultural practices grows, there is increasing interest in no-till farming as a method to improve soil conditions and sequester carbon, thereby mitigating the effects of climate change. This webinar will examine the application and benefits of no-till agriculture in various climates, particularly in the tropics and cold climates, with a focus on its role in improving soil carbon storage.

Direct sowing, full effect for agriculture in Asia

This video highlights the voices of farmers, scientists and advocates from the International Potato Center (CIP) who share their experiences with conservation agriculture and the impact of no-till farming on agriculture in Asia.

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