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No-Till Farmer editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at the grower's world from the lofty digital realm. Here is our favorite content from the past week from across the web: - August Soybean Comparison - Rotations, Resistance and Smarter Farming - Addressing Slugs in No-Till - 75 Years of Observations - No-Till Planter On A Budget August Soybean Comparison Northwest Indiana farmer Michael Knapp evaluates his soybeans' progress. Variables in the fields include tillage versus no-till, drilled versus planted, and corn versus wheat stubble. Michael also compares his GMO versus non-GMO corn. Follow along with Michael as he scouts his 8-inch drilled beans, along with other fields! Rotations, Resistance and Smarter Farming In this second conversation with Geoff Fosbery, Bill Crabtree explores why nature eventually finds a way around even the most successful farming systems. Geoff discusses the importance of crop diversity, the rise of herbicide resistance, the competitive relationship between crops and weeds and why early sowing can give growers a major advantage. They also examine no-till farming, soil acidity, stubble retention, regenerative agriculture, blackleg management and the potential role of lentils in Western Australian rotations. Addressing Slugs in No-Till John Tooker from the Department of Entomology at Penn State discusses how IPM strategies and cover crops can help no-tillers successfully combat slugs. Tooker also explains how slug pressure can intensify in long-term no-till and how unnecessary insecticide use can worsen slug populations. 75 Years of Observations With no-till experience dating back to 1953, John Johnson tells his no-till journey. From skepticism to now pushing the regenerative envelope, the Pennsylvania farmer has found ways to save time and money as he farms just under 1,000 acres of corn, wheat and soybeans. Read the full article here! No-Till Planter On A Budget Jeff Sanders, an Agronomy Specialist with UVM Extension, talks about how to upgrade an older planter to fit your no-till system while staying in budget. Sanders discusses row cleaners, heavy duty disc openers, down pressure and other important features. Is there something you want to share in "This Week"? Send us an email.