Articles Tagged with ''cover crop research''

University of Missouri Leads National Research to Support U.S. Cover Crop Seed Industry

With a $10 million grant from the USDA, researchers are leading efforts to strengthen the cover crop seed system.

As demand for cover crops increases, Mizzou’s Center for Regenerative Agriculture is leading the National Cover Crop Variety Improvement and Seed Production Project, a $10 million effort to develop cover crop varieties and provide new markets for farmers nationwide.


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International No-Till, Strip-Till and Cover Crops Research Journal - November 2025

Each month, the conservation ag group at Cornell University offers an analysis of the latest scientific papers dealing with conservation agriculture research from around the world. For this on-going web series, our editors will be selecting several research papers from the Cornell list that will be of special interest to North American no-tillers, strip-tillers and cover croppers.

In this edition:

  • No-Tillage System: A genuine Brazilian technology that meets current global demands
  • Nature’s laws of declining soil productivity and Conservation Agriculture.
  • Soil carbon storage or sustainable conservation agriculture practices—Which should be our goal?

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University of Maryland Extension Obtains $500K Grant for Cover Crop Research

The University of Maryland Extension in Frederick is looking to expand practical research into cover crops and better understand how farmers learn from each other. The National Fish and Wildlife Service awarded $500,000 for the project to the University of Maryland Extension in Frederick.
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In-Row Roll-Crimping Cereal Rye Cover Crop Seeded in Twin-Rows Ahead of Soybeans

Determining when and how best to use roller-crimpers has been a subject of interest in the Cooperators’ Program from Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI) for the past seven years. In 2023, five cooperators conducted on-farm research on roll-crimping a cereal rye cover crop ahead of soybeans. Here are the findings on in-row roller crimping a cereal rye cover crop seeded in twin-rows ahead of soybeans.
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Understanding Ideal Timing of Roller Crimping Cereal Rye Cover Crops

Determining when and how best to use roller-crimpers has been a subject of interest in the Cooperators’ Program from Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI) for the past seven years. In 2023, five cooperators conducted on-farm research on roll-crimping a cereal rye cover crop ahead of soybeans. Here are the findings on ideal timing of roller crimping a cereal rye cover crop.
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The National No-Tillage Conference returns January 12-15, 2027! Build and refine your no-till system with dozens of new ideas and connections at the 35th Annual National No-Tillage Conference in Indianapolis, Jan. 12-15, 2027. Experience an energizing 4-day agenda featuring inspiring general session speakers, expert-led No-Till Classrooms and collaborative No-Till Roundtables. Plus, Certified Crop Adviser credits will be offered.

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