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:
- Making Cover Crops & No-Till Work on Heavy, Poorly Drained Ground
- 12 Major Benefits of Cover Crops
- Comparing Benefits of Different Spring Grain Cover Crop Species
- Cover Crop Identification & Using the Field Guide
- Exploring the Nutrient Benefits of Cover Crops
Making Cover Crops & No-Till Work on Heavy, Poorly Drained Ground
In this video from Soil Network, head to Hunco Farms in Ontario to learn what it really takes to succeed with no-till planting on heavy, sometimes poorly drained ground. Jason, Kevin and Phil walk viewers through their planter setup, the upgrades they’ve made and what they’ve learned the hard way about planting green, managing residue and adapting to changing conditions. From hydraulic downforce to trash whippers and electric row shutoffs, this is a real-world look at what works — and what doesn’t — on tough soil.
12 Major Benefits of Cover Crops
In this video from Agriculture Explained, watch as regenerative agriculture consultant Teale Simmons discusses 12 different ways cover crops can benefit your farm.
Comparing Benefits of Different Spring Grain Cover Crop Species
In this video from Grandpa Ray Outdoors, explore the benefits of different spring grain cover crops such as triticale, wheat and oats.
Cover Crop Identification & Using the Field Guide
This video from Midwest Cover Crops Council features a webinar led by NRCS Minnesota soil health specialist Stephanie McLain as she highlights resources to help make cover crop management decisions and how to identify cover crop species.
Exploring the Nutrient Benefits of Cover Crops
Cover crops can be very effective at protecting and improving soil and water quality by providing soil cover over winter and retaining nutrients that would otherwise have been ‘lost’ via leaching and erosion. For the benefits of cover crops to be fully realized, understanding their crop available nitrogen supply and long-term impact on nitrate leaching and crop performance is crucial. In this webinar, ADAS Principal Soil Scientists Dr Rachel Thorman, Dr Anne Bhogal, and Dr Kate Smith discuss research conducted on behalf of Affinity Water on the impact of termination method and timing on cover crop nitrogen release.
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