According to national U.S. Department of Agriculture statistics, no-till and conservation tillage are increasing, with more than three-quarters of corn and soybean farmers opting for the practices to reduce soil erosion, maintain soil structure and save on fuel. However those estimates are based primarily on farmer self-reporting and are only compiled once every five years, potentially limiting accuracy.
From ground to air to space: Tillage estimates get tech boost
A tractor and no-till drill are paused in a field.
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