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:

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Strategies for Managing Cover Crops Before Corn

In this video, John Pike showcases his farm located south of Marion, Ill., where he has implemented a 9-year intensive cover crop program. Pike is a consultant and researcher specializing in nutrient management, cover crops and water quality.

AgEmerge Podcast Focuses on Cover Crops, Regenerative Ag Movement

In the latest episode of the AgEmerge Podcast, editor Frank Lessiter interviews Monte Bottens, a northwest Illinois no-tiller and the current CEO of Ag Solutions Network. Watch and listen as they discuss soil health, no-till, cover crops and the regenerative agriculture movement.

Grazing Cover Crops in the Georgia Piedmont

In this video from Atypical Farm, the farmer talks through grazing a diverse cover crop mix, including daikon radish, purple top turnip, cereal rye, sunflowers, bulldog alfalfa, crimson clover, spring peas and more.

Scout for True Armyworms in Cover Crop Fields

Armyworms are showing up in more and more cover-cropped fields throughout the country. These pests aren’t always a threat to your crops, but it is important to know when it’s time to take action. Check out this article from Iowa State Extension on armyworm best practices.

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True armyworm feeding on soybean leaves. This field has heavy rye residue. Photo by Meaghan Anderson

Farmer’s Candy Combine Showers Parade Goers with Sweets

A Minnesota farmer repurposed his combine into a child’s dream come true — a combine that rapidly dispenses candy at local parades. We want to see pictures of anyone who tries this out at their own local Fourth of July parade!

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Best of the Web This Week is brought to you by Saddle Butte Ag.

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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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