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:


Study Shows Cover Crops as Living Mulch Boost Soil Health, Nutrient Cycling

Researchers have discovered that using cover crops as "living mulch" between rows of maize can significantly improve soil health and nutrient cycling, offering a sustainable approach to agricultural management.

The living mulch by different cover crop types

Photo by: Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment


Turing Winter into the New Growing Season

In this video, learn how grower Shaun Overton is treating Winter just like a traditional growing season with his Winter cover crops.


Worm Land — Reflecting on a Lifetime of Regenerative Agriculture & Caring for the Land

In this video from Indiana Humanities, farmer Keith Miller champions sustainable agriculture, embracing no-till practices and advocating for nightcrawlers – not the little wigglers. As he faces retirement, he reflects on a lifetime dedicated to the land.


Understanding the Why Behind Cover Crops & No-Till

In this video from Ohio TNC Agriculture, Hardin County, Ohio no-tiller Brice Armentrout discusses his family farm’s history of no-till, cover crops and other conservation practices as well as why he and his family are so passionate about taking good care of their soil.


2025 National No-Tillage Conference Delivers 'One of Best Programs Yet'

More than 600 farmers, researchers, educators and industry experts traveled to Louisville, Ky., Jan. 7-10 to attend the 33rd annual National No-Tillage Conference. Attendees representing several states in the U.S., along with the countries of Australia, Canada, Hungary, Italy, New Zealand and more spent 4 days absorbing knowledge and networking at the event.

Kelly Garrett

Photo by: John Dobberstein


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