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:

First Time Planting Soybeans into a No-Till, Cover Crop Field

In this video, watch as one Mississippi Delta farmer tries no-till with a cover crop for the first time and planting soybeans. He says they are having a dry start to the season, but the recent rain couldn’t have come at a better time.

The View on Conservation in Farming with Jim Hebbe

In this video, Jim Hebbe shares his extensive experience in sustainable farming, conservation practices and community involvement in Green Lake County.

Cover Crops in the Midwest: From Slugs to Nutrient Stratification

In this video, you’ll learn more about the role of cover crops in 4R management systems, nutrient stratification in no-till systems, and slug problems. The video also touches on some of the benefits farmers have seen with cost-share programs.

Managing Cover Crops for Success with Ryan Wolf of Iowa Missouri SeedHeadline 4

Ryan Wolf farms corn and soybeans with his family near Keosauqua, Iowa. As the owner of Iowa Missouri Seed, he also works alongside other farmers to explore how cover crops can improve their fields and bottom lines. In this video, he shares real-world success stories from southeast Iowa farmers who are seeing strong results by strategically using cover crops.

Turning Cows onto Rye Cover Crops

In this video from Grumke Farms, rye is growing fast on the alfalfa ground, and the cows are certainly big fans. Watch to learn more.

   

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