Searching the Internet for No-Till Farming Insights

Veteran no-tiller shares tips for finding valuable online resources for sustainable agriculture practices.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 6:29am

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At a recent national farming conference, Illinois no-tiller Kent Krukewitt highlighted the growing importance of the internet for no-till farmers to access information, connect with peers, and improve their operations. Krukewitt provided advice on selecting the right internet service provider, evaluating university extension websites, and leveraging online communities to discover innovative no-till techniques.

Why it matters

As more farmers adopt sustainable no-till methods to improve soil health and reduce environmental impact, the internet has become an essential tool for discovering best practices, troubleshooting challenges, and building a supportive community of like-minded growers. Krukewitt's insights can help other no-tillers maximize the value of online resources.

The details

Krukewitt emphasized the importance of carefully vetting internet service providers, prioritizing local options that offer responsive customer service over large national companies. He also noted that university extension websites have become a reliable source for no-till information, providing more comprehensive and trustworthy content than some general farming sites. Additionally, Krukewitt highlighted the value of online no-till communities for sharing ideas and learning from the experiences of other practitioners.

  • Krukewitt shared his insights at the 2000 National No-Tillage Conference.

The players

Kent Krukewitt

A no-tiller from Champaign County, Illinois who presented at the 2000 National No-Tillage Conference.

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What they’re saying

“When you're looking for an Internet service provider (ISP), ask a lot of questions. How many people do they service per modem? How fast do they return your phone calls? When you call, do you actually talk to a person? I prefer local ISPs for the most part, because the service is better than with huge companies.”

— Kent Krukewitt, No-tiller

“In my opinion there haven't been a lot of really good no-till sites up to now, but university extension sites have been doing a pretty good job.”

— Kent Krukewitt, No-tiller

The takeaway

As the internet continues to evolve, no-till farmers can leverage a growing array of online resources to discover innovative techniques, connect with peers, and improve the sustainability of their operations. Careful selection of internet service providers and a focus on authoritative university extension websites can help growers maximize the value of these digital tools.