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:
- 30 Years of No-Till & Cover Crops on Heavy Clay: Nick Stokman’s Proven System
- Talking No-Till & Cover Crops with Leopold Conservation Award Winning Farmers
- Cover Crop Basics Webinar Part 2: Species Selection & Planning
- Always Keep the Conventional Tillage Neighbors Guessing Your Next Move
- Tech Innovation ‘Vital’ to Regenerative Agriculture Shift
30 Years of No-Till & Cover Crops on Heavy Clay: Nick Stokman’s Proven System
What does 30 years of no-till farming on heavy clay actually look like? In this episode of Crop Chats, visit with Nick Stokman’s farm near Strathroy, Ontario, to explore how long-term no-till and innovative cover cropping have shaped his system. From heavy soils and custom harvesting to precision seed mixes and bio strip-till trials, Nick shares decades of experience and candid insights from the field.
Talking No-Till & Cover Crops with Leopold Conservation Award Winning Farmers
Check out this video with Maryland growers Bob and Travis Hutchison of Talbot County, Md., the 2024 winners of the Leopold Conservation Award, on their pioneering work in no-till and cover crops.
Cover Crop Basics Webinar Part 2: Species Selection & Planning
Join Jakin Berns and Sophie Waechter-Cass in the second installment of the Cover Crop Basics Webinar Series. You'll get valuable insights and practical advice on choosing the right cover crop species based on goals such as increasing soil organic matter, erosion control, nitrogen fixation, weed suppression and more. Learn about the importance of species diversity and plant families as well as how to set goals for your cover crop mixes.
Always Keep the Conventional Tillage Neighbors Guessing Your Next Move
In a world dominated by lots of conventional tillage, always keep the neighbors questioning your next move. Check out this post on X (formerly Twitter) from Western Illinois grower Blake Arnold.
Tech Innovation ‘Vital’ to Regenerative Agriculture Shift
A new report by the British Ecological Society assesses the evidence that regenerative agriculture can improve soil health, increase biodiversity and minimize environmental damage. Advancing technologies and innovation will be crucial in this transition, one of its authors says.
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