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2026 National Cover Crop Report Show Continued Expansion of Cover Crop Use, Including Cover Crop Grazing, Use of Drones and Planting Patterns

Farmers with 10+ years of experience help provide insights into incentive program design, monetization, and management practices that drive returns on investment.

September 14, 2026

Source: https://ctic.org/national-cover-crop-survey/

Results of the 2026 National Cover Crop Report released Sept. 1 at the Farm Progress Show indicate strong interest in cover crops among many farmers who produce a wide range of crops and livestock.

Tackling Labor & Erosion Issues with Cover Crops

Northeast Ohio no-tiller cuts costs, boosts yields and improves soil health in 5 years.

By Noah Newman posted on July 15, 2025 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Kris Green's light bulb moment with cover crops came in 2016 at a local field day hosted by longtime northeast Ohio no-tiller Dale Daniels.

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Cover Crops Bolster Systems Approach to No-Till Weed Management

Growers can tackle weed pressure & herbicide resistance with covers and help from many other ‘little hammers’

By Mackane Vogel posted on April 28, 2025 | Posted in Soil Health, Termination

Weeds continue to be one of the most yield-limiting factors in no-till crop production, but thankfully, there are new ways of dealing with them when the right tools are sought out and used.

The Dilemma Between Maximizing Cover Crop Biomass and Planting Soybeans Early

What is the best compromise? See what we found out from Pennsylvania field trials.

By Daniela Carrijo posted on January 17, 2025 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: PennState Extension

When the goal is to maximize cover crop biomass ahead of soybean planting, producers are sometimes faced with the dilemma between allowing the cover crop more time to grow and the desire to plant soybeans as early as possible within the recommended planting window.

Why Planting Soybeans Green Can Help Beat Back Voracious Weeds

By John Dobberstein posted on January 9, 2025

Looking for ways covers and herbicides can work together on your farm could help you increase soil health, control weeds and increase the effectiveness of your herbicides at the same time.

This Week

Cover Crop Strategies' Best of the Web: Aug 9, 2024

August 9, 2024

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. The Best of the Web This Week series is brought to you by Saddle Butte Ag.

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Cover Crop Strategies' Best of the Web: May 31, 2024

May 31, 2024

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. The Best of the Web This Week series is brought to you by Saddle Butte Ag.

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Cover Crop Strategies' Best of the Web: May 17, 2024

May 17, 2024

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. The Best of the Web This Week series is brought to you by Saddle Butte Ag.