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Getting Started With No-Till Farming

Benefits of Planting Green

Planting green has agronomic & soil health benefits. By allowing cover crops to grow longer, farmers can take advantage of them.
By Christian Bench and Bridgett Hilshey posted on October 27, 2025 | Posted in Soil Health
A wet spring may prevent farmers from entering fields to terminate cover crops until later in the growing season.
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Cover Crops 101

5 Considerations for Getting Started with Cover Crops

Cover crop seeding timing, termination methods & other key topics to consider
By Bridgett Hilshey and Christian Bench posted on January 24, 2024 | Posted in Investing in Regenerative Ag
Although there are many benefits to selecting a cover crop species mix that is made for specific soil types and needs, in practice, cover crop species selection is driven by more practical considerations, including cost, availability, seeding date, seeding method and termination method.
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Termination

A Guide to Terminating Cover Crops

Everything you need to know about cover crop termination from timing, methods & cautions
By Christian Bench and Bridgett Hilshey | Posted in Soil Health
Cover crops need to be terminated (killed) before or shortly after the cash crops are planted. If termination is incomplete, the cover crops act as weeds, robbing the cash crops of moisture, sunlight and important nutrients.
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