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:

Using Drones to Plant Cover Crops Early

Farmers are using drones to plant oats as cover crops, capturing leftover nitrogen to protect waterways and fisheries. This eco-friendly approach improves soil health, controls erosion, and ensures crops are ready for next season.

When Cover Crops Fail… What Next?

John Kempf is a big fan of cover crops. But there are cases when cover crops don't work as intended, as John explains in this whiteboard session.

Compost Spreading & The Effect on Emerging Cover Crops

In this video learn about the after effects of spreading compost in heavy rain and the effect it's had on the emerging oil seed rape cover crop mix.

One Small Shift in Mindset Can Reshape an Entire Farm Operation

South Dakota grower Cody Merrigan has seen firsthand how one small mindset shift can reshape an entire operation. What began as curiosity about no-till and cover crops grew into a system blending row crops, stocker cattle and year-round living roots. Check out this YouTube Short to learn more.

Policy and Markets Starting to Align for Cover Crops & No-Till

With an Illinois farm going back to 1826, Doug and Derek Martin recount how their dad became a no-till farmer in 1982, and the nine-generation farm started dabbling in cover crops more than a decade ago.

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