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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Putting Cover Crops & Soil Health to the Test

In this video, Matt Griggs of Griggs Farms in Humboldt, Tenn., hosts a group of NRCS personnel, who are there to conduct some soil health tests on his Adaptive Management plots, looking at the differences in no-till plots and plots that have had cover crops long term.

Creating a Dense Field of Cover with Clover

In this video, learn about establishing a dense field cover of clover, utilizing the “bare soil” stage of this system to grow certain crops that do not necessarily perform well with clover competition and specifics on seeding rates, density, broadcasting and tractor-mounted implements.

Controlling Erosion with Cover Crops

In this article from Farmers’ Advance, read about the many ways that cover crops can help combat soil erosion from wind, rain and other factors. Regardless of climate, planting cover crops can stop growers from losing their most valuable asset.

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Selecting the Best Cover Crops for Livestock

Selecting the most nutritious cover crops to reduce your pig feed costs without sacrificing animal performance can be difficult. In this video from Dowdle Family Farms, Rob Dowdle discusses the best ways to maximize swine forage by figuring out which feeds work well for different climates. Be sure to register for the upcoming free online National Cover Crop Summit to hear more cover crop tips from Rob!

Cover Crops, No-Till & Strip-Till Featured in Booth Bingo at National Farm Machinery Show

In this video from How Farms Work, Ryan Kuster plays a game of booth bingo at the 2024 National Farm Machinery Show. During the video, he uses a bingo machine to randomly select booths to give him a 60-second elevator pitch. Check out the video to see some cover crops, no-till and strip-till products and companies featured.

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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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