Remembering Dave Brandt

No-Till Legend Dave Brandt of Carroll, Ohio, died unexpectedly over the weekend as a result of injuries from a severe car crash. In honor of the late no-till and cover crop legend, we have compiled a list of videos, podcasts and articles that have been featured on the Cover Crop Strategies website over the last 15 years that feature Dave Brandt and help to illustrate the enormous impact he had on the regenerative farming community and beyond.

Cover Crop Strategies' Best of the Web: June 9, 2023
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 Best of the Web This Week series is brought to you by Saddle Butte Ag.
Cover Crops & Extremely Early Soybean Planting Dates
For the last two years, in two separate locations, a study has been conducted to determine how early soybeans can be planted in Ohio. In the past, studies have looked at early planting at the end of April or early May. Dr. Laura Lindsey, OSU Extension State Small Grains and Soybean Specialist, is looking at an earlier planting date than the past, and also the interaction between very early planting and the presence of cover crops.
Guinness Uses Cover Crops in Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Project
A regenerative agriculture pilot by Guinness that focuses on the reduction of greenhouse gases is now entering its second year of circulation. Last year, the company sowed cover crops to protect the land on which its barley is grown.

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Cover Crops & Extremely Early Soybean Planting Dates
For the last two years, in two separate locations, a study has been conducted to determine how early soybeans can be planted in Ohio. In the past, studies have looked at early planting at the end of April or early May. Dr. Laura Lindsey, OSU Extension State Small Grains and Soybean Specialist, is looking at an earlier planting date than the past, and also the interaction between very early planting and the presence of cover crops.
Dave Brandt’s 5 Tips for Experienced Cover Croppers
Being successful with cover crops on your farm operation involves a lot of attention to detail and decision making.
Cover Crop Costs, Popularity of Planting Green Remain Steady
Farmers across the U.S. continue to find success with cover cropping and planting green, according to the 2023 Cover Crops Operational Practices Survey.

Grazing

Dave Brandt’s 5 Tips for Experienced Cover Croppers
Being successful with cover crops on your farm operation involves a lot of attention to detail and decision making.
Cover Crop Costs, Popularity of Planting Green Remain Steady
Farmers across the U.S. continue to find success with cover cropping and planting green, according to the 2023 Cover Crops Operational Practices Survey.
Raising Cattle to Feed Grain
Jeff Gaska’s first time experimenting with cover crops came when he decided to frost seed clover into winter wheat.

No-Till Community Reflects on Life & Legacy of Dave Brandt

In this episode of Conservation Ag Update, we pay tribute to no-till legend Dave Brandt, who recently passed away from injuries sustained in a car crash. Fellow no-till legends who knew Dave best share their thoughts on the life and legacy of their friend.

How Cover Cropping Can Help Your Operation Survive Drought Conditions
Struggling with drought? Find practical solutions using no-till and cover crops with the help of our recommended articles from No-Till Farmer and Cover Crop Strategies.
Dave Brandt’s 5 Tips for Experienced Cover Croppers
Being successful with cover crops on your farm operation involves a lot of attention to detail and decision making.
Raising Cattle to Feed Grain
Jeff Gaska’s first time experimenting with cover crops came when he decided to frost seed clover into winter wheat.
Direct Use of Cover Crops Boosts Beef Production
In 2015, Jack Gorczyca retired from his 33-year career as an ag teacher, bought a Case 550 dozer and set about preparing 160 acres of hilly, timbered land as the basis of a full-time cattle operation.

Remembering Dave Brandt

Cover Crop Strategies' Best of the Web: June 9, 2023

Cover Crops & Extremely Early Soybean Planting Dates

Guinness Uses Cover Crops in Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Project

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Seeding Practices

Cover Crops & Extremely Early Soybean Planting Dates

Dave Brandt’s 5 Tips for Experienced Cover Croppers

Cover Crop Costs, Popularity of Planting Green Remain Steady

Grazing

Dave Brandt’s 5 Tips for Experienced Cover Croppers

Cover Crop Costs, Popularity of Planting Green Remain Steady

Raising Cattle to Feed Grain

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No-Till Community Reflects on Life & Legacy of Dave Brandt

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How Cover Cropping Can Help Your Operation Survive Drought Conditions

Dave Brandt’s 5 Tips for Experienced Cover Croppers

Raising Cattle to Feed Grain

Direct Use of Cover Crops Boosts Beef Production

Podcasts

[Podcast] Making Cover Crops Work in Specialty Crops

[Podcast] Arid Region Solutions to the Many Challenges of Cover Crops with Roy Pfaltzgraff

[Podcast] Completing The Holy Grail of Soil Health through Grazing with Jeff Gaska

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