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How to Climate-Proof Crops: Scientists Say the Secret’s in the Dirt

Evidence is building that regenerative agriculture boosts soil health, which, in turn, could bolster food security.

November 7, 2024 | Posted in Investing in Regenerative Ag, Soil Health

Source: Nature.com

Evidence is building that regenerative agriculture boosts soil health, which, in turn, could bolster food security.

Is Cereal Rye the King of All Cover Crops?

By Keith Berns posted on November 3, 2024 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Soil Health, Termination

Source: Green Cover

As farmers and ranchers alike navigate the world of regenerative agriculture and cover crops, the humble cereal rye plant (Secale cereale) has been making a name for itself as the undisputed King of Cover Crops! This title has been earned for multiple good reasons and we will highlight a few of them here.

Regulating Soil Moisture and Trafficability with Cover Crops

By Joey Sabljic posted on November 2, 2024 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Top Crop Manager

The biggest challenge for many growers is that it can take weeks before soils are dry enough to be able to walk fields, let alone drive in with equipment. That means the already short growing season gets shorter, and precious time that could be spent growing a profitable crop is lost.

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Long-Term Investment in Cover Crops Pays Off for Dodge County Farmers with Healthier Soil

November 2, 2024 | Posted in Investing in Regenerative Ag, Soil Health

Source: Wisconsin State Farmer

Discover how Dodge County farmers are boosting soil health and profitability through the strategic use of cover crops.

Cover Crop Strategies' Best of the Web: Nov. 1, 2024

November 1, 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.

Telling the Story for the Farmers

By Mackane Vogel posted on October 31, 2024 | Posted in Product Innovations & Introductions

No matter the crop or the region, every farmer is constantly looking for ways to improve their bottom line, cut back on harmful chemicals, improve their weed or pest management strategies, increase yields — every farmer strives for a more efficient operation.

Lessiter Media Bolsters Sales Team with Addition of New Position

Fitch Joins Lessiter Media as Associate Account Representative

October 30, 2024

Fitch Joins Lessiter Media as Associate Account Representative

Adaptation to Extreme Weather Events with Cover Crops

By Dane Elmquist posted on October 30, 2024 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension

The Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts projects Wisconsin will experience more extreme weather events in the future. This projection may not be surprising, given the State just dealt with a drought in 2023, followed by abundant rainfall and localized flooding events in spring 2024, and is now back into dry conditions this fall.