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:
- Iowa Cover Cropper Discusses Conservation Ag Strategies
- Southern Minnesota Cover Cropper Seeks Advice about Cereal Rye
- Using Cover Crops in Livestock Operations
- Managing Cover Crops with the Major Cyclone Mower
- Changing Farming Practices Doesn’t Happen Overnight
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Iowa Cover Cropper Discusses Conservation Ag Strategies
Seth Watkins joins the Conservation Chat Podcast to discuss his family heritage farm in southwest Iowa where he has a 600-head cow-calf enterprise and a whole farm approach to conservation while implementing rotational grazing, wetlands, late season calving, and row crops integrated with prairie strips and cover crops.
Southern Minnesota Cover Cropper Seeks Advice about Cereal Rye
Joe Jirik, a member of the “Everything Cover Crops” Facebook group, posted a question about planting cereal rye after yellow peas. He’s wondering when to terminate and how long to be patient with the growth of the rye. Join the group and chime in on the conversation.
Using Cover Crops in Livestock Operations
In this news segment from a local Nebraska news station, Connor Biehler of Nebraska Extension talks about the history of cover crops, how the usage of cover crops has evolved over the years and how they can be used today in livestock operations.
Managing Cover Crops with the Major Cyclone Mower
Three farmers share why they use a Cyclone mower/rotary shredder from Major Equipment for managing cover crops.
Changing Farming Practices Doesn’t Happen Overnight
There’s been lots in the media about the idea of paying farmers for carbon sequestration. But what often gets lost in the conversation is how do changes in practices like reducing tillage, planting cover crops, integrating livestock and more actually happen? Those questions and more are answered in this episode of the Future of Agriculture Podcast.
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Bio Till Cover Crops, a pioneer and leader in cover crop seeds, represents a complete lineup of seeds suitable for use in diverse soil types and growing conditions. Our focus on cover crop and regenerative forage seeds sets us apart from suppliers invested in other markets. Dealers in our distribution network are committed to your success by providing local resources, education and guidance to ensure you have the correct foundation for success. With over 50 years of experience in production, processing, packaging, and shipping, you won’t find a better fit for your farm.
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