Soil Health

Cover Crop Adoption Rates — Where Do We Stand?

Cover crop adoption rates continue to be a hot topic among growers and researchers alike. Earlier this week I attended the Midwest Cover Crop Council meeting in Dubuque, Iowa and on several different occasions I heard the same question asked — how do we get more farmers to plant cover crops?
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No-Till, Strip-Till and Cover Crops Research Journal - February 2026

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:

  • Can no-tillage and crop diversification sustain nutrient stocks in acidic and poorly-fertilized soils? Evidence from 32 years of real-world agricultural management in Paraguay.
  • The key role of local and global farmer networks in the development of conservation agriculture in California.
  • Mega-analysis of no-tillage and reduced tillage impacts on crop yields and greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Beyond the buzz: analyzing actors promoting regenerative agriculture in Europe.

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Indigo to Sell 2.85M Tonnes of Carbon Removal to Microsoft, Supporting Soil Health

Under the 12-year agreement, Microsoft will purchase 2.85 million soil carbon removal credits from Indigo, supporting thousands of American farmers across millions of U.S. acres
Under the 12-year agreement, Microsoft will purchase 2.85 million soil carbon removal credits from Indigo, supporting thousands of American farmers across millions of U.S. acres
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Cover Crops Cut Nitrate Loss, Keep More P and K in the Field

Long-term studies across the Corn Belt show cover crops beneficial in reducing nitrate concentrations in tile drain water, plus they reduce surface erosion where P & K are lost

Long-term studies across the Corn Belt show cover crops beneficial in reducing nitrate concentrations in tile drain water, plus they reduce surface erosion where P & K are lost


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International No-Till, Strip-Till and Cover Crops Research Journal - January 2026

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:

  • Exploring Soil Hydro-Physical Improvements Under No-Tillage: A Sustainable Approach for Soil Health.
  • Conservation agriculture: A pathway to achieving sustainable development goals.
  • Resource Conservation Technologies for Mitigating Climate Change Impacts in Agriculture: A Review.
  • Ch. 18 Soil Conservation.
  • Ch. 16 Climate Resilient Agriculture: The Perspective of Conservation Agricultural Practice.

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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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