In this keynote from the National Association of Conservation Districts’ Summer Meeting, Lessiter Media President Mike Lessiter shares key moments in no-till history, lessons for future change, and how conservation districts can drive successful conservation adoption. #BestOfTheWeb ow.ly/OP0w50Wzvx7

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In case you missed them, here are the items that have garnered the most interest from farmers in the past month! ow.ly/4vlE50WBnlW

This week's #BestOfTheWeb: -One Farmer’s Take: Why Cover Crops Are Worth It -Interseeding Cover Crops in Broccoli -Cutting Costs With Cover Crops and Manure Credits -Cover Crops and Fall Residual Herbicides -Seeding Cover Crops with Drones ow.ly/v4uM50WBkV2

Nearly 400 farmers, agronomists, researchers, educators, dealers and manufacturers attended the 12th annual National Strip-Tillage Conference last weekend. See some of the best moments here! ow.ly/cE2p50WBnHr

Join the brightest minds in no-till farming for the National No-Tillage Conference 2026 Jan. 6-9, 2026, in St. Louis, Mo. Save an additional $100 on your registration when you sign up now! Pay just $399. Use code: AUGUST > ow.ly/66fY50WA1Ag

Learn from Alex and his daughter, Emma Menzel, drone applicators based in Archie, Missouri, as they share their experiences with seeding cover crops with drones into corn and soybeans. #BestOfTheWeb ow.ly/gxtI50WBlg6

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#MotivationalMonday

The Dept. of Agriculture is proposing to relocate 2,000 D.C.-based employees to regional hubs across the U.S. Secretary @brookelrollins says this will bring leadership closer to farm communities. Critics warn of disrupted research and oversight. ow.ly/vcP650WBpTy

🚜 John Deere USA just launched Operations Center PRO Service—a powerful new digital tool that gives equipment owners more control than ever over how they maintain, diagnose, and repair their machines. ow.ly/EKcu50WBpLr

Herbicide-resistant weeds are a growing concern across agriculture. NC State University researchers wanted to explore how fall-applied residual herbicide, cover crops, and the combination of the two would perform at controlling Italian ryegrass. #BestOfTheWeb ow.ly/7Ia550WBlCF

Pennsylvania No-Till Alliance hosted a field day featuring several great speakers and equipment demos. In this video, hear directly from local farmer Andy Flinchbaugh as he shares why the Horsch Avatar 40 SD is a good fit for his farm operation. ow.ly/Ot6c50WBp4j

Mike Lessiter reflects on Peggy Noonan’s call to stop ICE workplace raids—and reminds us that immigrant labor has long been essential to American farming, manufacturing, and prosperity. ow.ly/8CYw50WBphL

Lorrie Boyer talks with Dan Smith, program manager at WCM newsletter about how Wisconsin farmers are using cover crops, manure credits, and nutrient planning tools to cut costs, improve soil health, and boost sustainability. #BestOfTheWeb ow.ly/HkGV50WBmeG

100 years ago, Hugh Hammond Bennett warned the nation about the cost of soil erosion. Today, billions of tons of soil are still being lost each year. John Dobberstein connects past and present in this urgent look at what’s at stake for U.S. agriculture. ow.ly/uYyM50WBoOv

Growers in British Columbia are receiving support to conduct on-farm demonstration research. At Laughing Crow Organics a recent trial evaluated the effects of interseeding cover crops in broccoli. #BestOfTheWeb ow.ly/8TXR50WBmsg

Sustainable aviation fuel made from Minnesota-grown winter camelina just powered a Delta flight to NYC. The Forever Green Initiative at @umnews is turning winter cover crops into a win-win for farmers, clean water, and climate-friendly fuel. ow.ly/fTvI50WBo7Z

One grower shares how cover crops have improved soil health, reduced weed pressure and added long-term value to his operation. If you're considering cover crops, this is a firsthand look at the real, on-farm results they can deliver. #BestOfTheWeb ow.ly/P5Fs50WBmwP

Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research researchers say certain cover plants could naturally remove pollutants from farmland, improving soil health and sustainability. 🔗 ow.ly/72GK50WGk5n