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Don't Change Your Planting Plans

April 13, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices
Source: North Dakota State University Extension press release
Producers should not change their spring planting intentions because of the coronavirus outbreak, according to North Dakota State University Extension crops economist Frayne Olson. "Don't change your plans based on what you see in the markets today because it's not going to be a good reference point," he says.
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Cover Crops Can Be the Answer

April 13, 2020 | Posted in Grazing
Source: Tri-State Livestock News
Producers select a crop based on various components unique to their own operation. While each cover crop can offer a multitude of benefits, Miranda Meehan, extension livestock environmental stewardship specialist at North Dakota State University, urges ranchers to look at the big picture. Read more in this article from Tri-State Livestock News.
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Crunching the Numbers on Cover Cropping Practices

Results from the first Cover Crop Strategies Benchmark Study reveal the seeding methods, mixes and management that strip-tillers are implementing on their operations.
April 13, 2020 | Posted in Economics
Our editors dig deep into the cover cropping habits of strip-tillers, evaluating seeding methods, termination practices, variety selection and much more in the first Cover Crop Strategies Benchmark Study. Nearly 1,500 respondents identifying themselves as farmers or ranchers participated in the study, including more than 200 strip-tillers. 
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Not All Grass Used as Covers is Created Equally

April 10, 2020 | Posted in Grazing
Source: Tri-State Livestock News
Knowing the predominant grass species on a livestock operation is important for ranchers because not all grass is created equally. While producers carefully select species to be used as cover crops or part of a total mixed ration, many ranchers do not know the primary grass species their livestock is consuming, according to North Dakota State University Extension livestock specialists. Read more in this article from the Tri-State Livestock News.
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Iowa Learning Farms Eval Says Soil Erosion Top Reason for Using Covers

April 8, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices
Source: Bloomfield Democrat (Bloomfield, IA)
Iowa Learning Farms recently released its 2019 Evaluation Report detailing the impact of multiple education and outreach initiatives throughout the year. Key statistics from the report include an up year in cover crop plantings – estimated to eclipse 1 million acres in Iowa. Read more in this article from the Bloomfield Democrat (Bloomfield, IA).
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Soil Health Practices Help Minnesota Farmer

April 8, 2020 | Posted in Soil Health
Source: The Calendonia Argus (Houston County, MN)
As more and more farms find different ways to utilize their land, one Minnesota farm is using soil health practices to help them out. Connor McCormick, who farms just outside of Caledonia along with his dad Kevin, said their first time using a cover crop – cereal rye – turned out pretty good. Read more in this article from the Caledonia Argus (Houston County, MN).
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