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:

Seeding Rate Decision Making for Cover Crops

Cover crops come with a range of recommended seeding rates. How do you determine which seeding rate to use? In this video, learn how to assess your situation to best select the rate for you.


The Living Soil — What 5 Soils & A Rainfall Simulator Reveal About Soil Health

What is really meant by soil health? How does it connect, if at all, to farm resilience and profitability? For years, soil health educator Ray Archuleta has used rainfall simulator demonstrations to vividly illustrate how different management practices can dramatically impact a soil's ability to absorb and retain water. These demonstrations have captivated audiences around the world. One such demo in North Carolina presented an opportunity to look deeper beneath the surface. Learn more in this video.

Cover Crop Planting Methods for Vegetable Farmers

Cover crops provide excellent soil health benefits to vegetable farms, but it can be challenging for small-scale growers to find the right equipment to plant cover crops. In this video, Pearce Jensen and Emilio Vaca suggest cover crops for different planting seasons, overview different methods used to plant cover crops and provide general guidelines for cover crop success.


2026 National Cover Crop Survey — What's New with Cover Crop Data & Trends

The 2026 National Cover Crop Survey is officially published. Check out the full 88-page report here to see this year's latest cover crop data and trends.

National Cover Crop Survey

Weed Management Tools, Timing & Other Cover Crop Tips

Join NCAT and farmer Josephine Alexander of Tubby Creek Farm to learn practical weed management strategies that can be used for organic production. Explore hand tools, cover crops and more.

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