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Seven Tips for Fall Cover Crop Seeding

By Sarah Hill posted on September 15, 2020

Harvest has not quite started yet in most parts of the U.S., but it will be here soon. That means that many growers are also gearing up for seeding cover crops after harvest is completed.

Research Confirms the Soil Health Benefits of Cover Crops

By Sarah Hill posted on September 2, 2020

Without the soil, no farming would exist. Growers should be fixated with maximizing every inch of soil and improving the various factors that impact soil health.

Cover Crops Can Help Vineyards Produce Even Better Fruit — and Wine

By Sarah Hill posted on August 17, 2020

The Lion King is one of my favorite Disney movies. One of the key principles of the story is the concept of the “circle of life” — how everything in nature is interconnected. Science has shown us that it’s true.

Cover Crops Can Help Feed Communities, Too

By Sarah Hill posted on August 10, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic, arguably the most defining event of 2020, has exposed the gaps in our nation’s food supply chain. Remember when news reports and social media were showing mountains of fresh produce that were stuck on farms, unable to be transported to grocery stores or processing facilities due to the pandemic?

Cover Crop Use Has Remained Steady Since 2016, Ag Retailer Study Finds

By Sarah Hill posted on July 21, 2020

Growers tend to “buy local” more than the average consumer, in my experience. This is not a bad thing. However, patronizing the local ag retailer can play a role in what services a grower can utilize, including cover crops.

Crop Residue, Cover Crops Boost Soil Health Benefits

By Sarah Hill posted on July 8, 2020

More and more growers are becoming interested in cover crops and no-till and the soil health benefits they can provide. A 4-year study conducted by South Dakota State University (SDSU) and USDA-Agricultural Research Service reiterates just that fact.

Herbicides Still Most Popular Cover Crop Termination Method

By Sarah Hill posted on June 23, 2020 | Posted in Termination

As with all things related to cover crops, growers have a bevy of options to choose from, including termination methods. According to the results of the first-ever Cover Crop Benchmark Study conducted by Cover Crop Strategies, herbicides were the termination method of choice for a whopping 69% of growers in 2019.

Planting Green Cover Crops into Cash Crops Can Be Successful

By Sarah Hill posted on June 11, 2020

Planting green has never been more popular. Growers’ interest in planting green is increasing, according to the results of the first-ever Cover Crop Benchmark Study conducted by Cover Crop Strategies.

Cereal Rye Most Popular Cover Crop Species

By Sarah Hill posted on May 27, 2020

Can you name 10 species of cover crops? No, this isn’t a riddle — it’s actually easier than you think. An easy place to start: cereal rye.

Cover Crops & Tillage: Find What Works for Your Operation

By Sarah Hill posted on May 12, 2020

When I was a kid, I loved reading choose-your-own-adventure books. You never knew where you were going to end up or how things would turn out. Farming is a lot like a choose-your-own-adventure story.

The National Strip-Tillage Conference returns August 8-9, 2024! Build and refine your strip-till system with dozens of new ideas and connections at the 11th Annual National Strip-Tillage Conference in Madison, Wis. Aug. 8-9, 2024. Experience an energizing 2-day agenda featuring inspiring general session speakers, expert-led Strip-Till Classrooms and collaborative Strip-Till Roundtables. Plus, Certified Crop Adviser credits will be offered.

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Planter Setup Tips for Planting into a Green, Living Cover Crop

This week we’re going to hear from Dodge County, Wis., no-tiller Tony Peirick as he shares some key tips for setting up a planter to plant green into a living cover crop. This video comes to us courtesy of University of Wisconsin’s Integrated Pest and Crop Management program.

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Seven Tips for Fall Cover Crop Seeding

Research Confirms the Soil Health Benefits of Cover Crops

Cover Crops Can Help Vineyards Produce Even Better Fruit — and Wine

Cover Crops Can Help Feed Communities, Too

Cover Crop Use Has Remained Steady Since 2016, Ag Retailer Study Finds

Crop Residue, Cover Crops Boost Soil Health Benefits

Herbicides Still Most Popular Cover Crop Termination Method

Planting Green Cover Crops into Cash Crops Can Be Successful

Cereal Rye Most Popular Cover Crop Species

Cover Crops & Tillage: Find What Works for Your Operation

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