Last week we had boots on the ground at the Big Soil Health Event in Cedar Falls, Iowa where agronomist David Kleinschmidt emphasized the importance of considering Carbon to Nitrogen ratios of cover crops and residues, particularly when making decisions about cover crop termination.
Cover Crop Strategies editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at various aspects of our great agricultural industry. Here is our favorite content from the past week.
The research, conducted in Changtu County in northeastern China, investigated the effects of different types of cover crops—legumes, grasses, and a mixture of both—on soil properties and microbial communities.
I want to hear from farmers across all regions about why this innovative cover crop seeding method would or would not work on your farm. Sound off cover croppers — what’s the verdict?
A longtime attendee at the National No-Tillage Conference (NNTC) recently told me our 2025 lineup of topics and speakers is among the very best in the entire 33-year history of this event.
While “pushing the limits” of early planting dates, Iowa crop consultant and farmer David Savage proved 25 years ago that no-tilling soybeans extremely early might just be crazy enough to work. Like maybe the day before Thanksgiving or Christmas?
Last week we had boots on the ground at the Big Soil Health Event in Cedar Falls, Iowa where agronomist David Kleinschmidt emphasized the importance of considering Carbon to Nitrogen ratios of cover crops and residues.
ORCAL has built a formidable reputation for delivering innovative crop protection products that help farmers optimize crop yields and improve soil health.
The research, conducted in Changtu County in northeastern China, investigated the effects of different types of cover crops—legumes, grasses, and a mixture of both—on soil properties and microbial communities.
I want to hear from farmers across all regions about why this innovative cover crop seeding method would or would not work on your farm. Sound off cover croppers — what’s the verdict?
While I may be preaching to the choir, I feel it's important to remind myself of some of the key benefits of no-till and cover crops on the farm to really hone in the importance and the significance of these methods.