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Top 10 Things to Know About Cover Crops

February 25, 2022 | Posted in Economics, Seeding Practices
When used appropriately, cover crops can improve soil health, boost nutrient cycling, manage soil moisture, suppress weeds, feed livestock and more. But it's important to consider cover crops in the context where they will be growing, says Dwayne Beck, recently-retired director of Dakota Lakes Research Farm.
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Get Free Replay Access to Best of the Best 2022 National No-Tillage Conference Presentations During This Week's National No-Tillage Conference Video Review

From cover crops to nutrient efficiency to pest management, and more, watch 13 General Sessions sharing an abundance of practical, proven no-till strategies that you can implement into your operation today.
February 21, 2022

The Feb. 24-25 National No-Tillage Conference Video Review offers you the opportunity to replay the top presentations from the 2022 National No-Tillage Conference through a convenient on-demand, online learning format to accommodate your busy schedule.


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Barry Fisher to Share Approaches for Building a Soil Health Management Plan on Sound Principles During National No-Tillage Conference Video Review, Feb. 24-25

Barry Fisher of Fisher Soil Health Services to share insight into how taking logical steps that have been proven by top farmers and researchers across the country can reduce risk and speed the improvement of soil functions.
February 17, 2022
Adding new practices to your cropping system can require adaptations that aren’t always intuitive. Barry Fisher of Fisher Soil Health Services shares insight into how taking logical steps that have been proven by top farmers and researchers across the country can reduce risk and speed the improvement of soil functions.
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USDA to Spend $1 Billion For Climate Funding, Including Cover Crops

February 7, 2022

Projects must focus on the on-farm, on-ranch or forest production of commodities and show reductions of greenhouse gas (GHG) emission or carbon sequestration as a benefit. The project description specifically mentions cover crops, no-till and low-till among the projects favored for selection, but indicates they won’t be enough by themselves.


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RMA Extends Crop Insurance Flexibilities to June

January 27, 2022 | Posted in Economics
Source: USDA Risk Management Agency
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending program flexibilities to Approved Insurance Providers (AIPs) and agricultural producers until June 30, 2022 or later. Originally, these flexibilities were expiring this month.
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USDA NRCS Announces New EQIP Cover Crop Initiative

January 17, 2022 | Posted in Economics
Source: USDA press release
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing several new and expanded opportunities for climate smart agriculture in 2022. Updates include nationwide availability of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Conservation Incentive Contracts option, a new and streamlined EQIP Cover Crop Initiative, and added flexibilities for producers to easily re-enroll in the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). Read more in this press release from NRCS.
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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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