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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.
By Frank Lessiter posted on March 11, 2026 | Posted in Investing in Regenerative Ag, Seeding Practices, Soil Health

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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Cover Crop Strategies' Best of the Web: March 6, 2026

By Mackane Vogel posted on March 6, 2026

This Week's Lineup:

  • Advancing Climate-Smart Crops — R&D Driving On-Farm Change
  • What If We Engineered Timing into Cover Crops Instead of Managing Around It?
  • Livestock & Cover Crops — Farmers Leading Our United Revolution In Soil Health
  • Seeding Cover Crops with Drones: Faster Timing, Healthier Soil — ABZ Innovation Webinar
  • Choose Your Seats Wisely Next to One of These No-Till Legends


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Lessiter Media Announces Editorial Promotions

March 4, 2026

Noah Newman has been promoted to Managing Editor of Strip-Till Farmer and Precision Farming Dealer, and Mackane Vogel has been promoted to Managing Editor of No-Till Farmer an Cover Crop Strategies.  



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Cover Crop Strategies' Best of the Web: Feb. 27, 2026

By Mackane Vogel posted on February 27, 2026

This Week's Lineup:

  • Farmer Says Cover Crops Prevented Soil Loss During a Tornado
  • Integrating Cover Crops for Improved Weed Control
  • Flowering Cover Crops to Reduce Pests
  • Proven Nutrient Strategies from PTI Farm Research — PTx Winter Conference 2026
  • No-Till & Regenerative Ag Practices Alive & Well in Montana




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The National No-Tillage Conference returns January 12-15, 2027! Build and refine your no-till system with dozens of new ideas and connections at the 35th Annual National No-Tillage Conference in Indianapolis, Jan. 12-15, 2027. Experience an energizing 4-day agenda featuring inspiring general session speakers, expert-led No-Till Classrooms and collaborative No-Till Roundtables. Plus, Certified Crop Adviser credits will be offered.

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