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No-Till Legend Reacts to Illinois Dust Storm Crash

By Noah Newman posted on May 5, 2023

In this episode of Conservation Ag Update, no-till legend Randall Reeder shares perspective on the dust storm crash in Illinois that was caused by extreme winds blowing dirt from tilled fields. View this story and more updates in our latest newscast. This episode of Conservation Ag Update is brought to you by Saddle Butte Ag Bio Till Cover Crops.

Could Cover Crops Have Prevented Deadly Illinois Dust Storm?

By Noah Newman posted on May 4, 2023 | Posted in Soil Health

No-till innovator and retired USDA soil scientist Don Reicosky says an incident like this should never happen in the Corn Belt, a region containing what he calls “the best soils in the world!"

WATCH: Longtime No-Tiller Uses Old Feed Grinder to Blend Cover Crops

By Noah Newman posted on February 24, 2023 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Jeff Duling's creativity is on full display in this video, as the longtime no-tiller explains how he uses an old feed grinder to blend cover crop seeds.

New Strip-Till, No-Till, Cover Crops Equipment on Display at National Farm Machinery Show

By Noah Newman posted on February 20, 2023 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Product Innovations & Introductions

Our editorial team made the trip to Louisville, Ky., for the National Farm Machinery Show. The Kentucky Expo Center was packed with the latest cutting edge technology and product innovations for strip-tillers and no-tillers.

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New Report Shows Cover Croppers Searching for More from Equipment Dealers

By Noah Newman posted on August 22, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Economics

Data from the new report, Cover Crop Adoption & Outlook by High-Production U.S. Farmers: Applications, Economics & Trends, published by Ag Equipment Intelligence, reveals that most customers are wanting more from their current equipment dealer when it comes to cover crop knowledge, product availability and resources.

Using Covers to Improve Soil and Water Quality

Davenport, Iowa’s, Robb Ewoldt implements innovative conservation practices to boost his bottom line while improving the environment.

By Noah Newman posted on July 13, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Soil Health

Robb Ewoldt, along with his wife, Jennifer, and teenage sons, Alex and Isaac, grows corn and soybeans in eastern Iowa, just three miles north of the Mississippi River. He farms 2,000 acres with a main goal always in mind.

3rd annual Cover Crop Benchmark Study

Reducing Erosion, Improving Water Infiltration Push Cover Crop Adoption

Exclusive survey reveals cover cropping trends through 2022, including increasing acreage planted to covers, the top benefits farmers gain from covers and multiple methods for seeding them.

By Noah Newman posted on July 12, 2022 | Posted in Economics

Farmers across the nation participated in the 3rd annual Cover Crop Benchmark Study published by Cover Crop Strategies. The comprehensive survey featured 48 questions about topics including management practices, motivations and expenses in 2021 and plans for 2022.

South African Farmer Grows Massive Tillage Radish

By Noah Newman posted on June 20, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Soil Health

Jannie Keet shows off a mino early tillage radish that's as big as him! The South African farmer seeded it in the middle of spring with a no-till planter in the province of North West. It's part of his pollinator mix around the field, housing beneficial insects for pest control, Keet tells Cover Crop Strategies.

Cover Cropping for Hunting and Grazing

South Dakota cow-calf operation utilizes covers to boost hunting business and livestock grazing.

By Noah Newman posted on June 2, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Grazing

Welcome to Holsing Farms, a sizeable grass-based rangeland located roughly 45 miles southwest of Aberdeen, S.D. Gene Holt, along with older brother Nick and dad, Kurt, operate the 5,000-acre property. Gene’s great grandfather Vic Holsing founded the farm in 1929 before passing the baton to Gene’s grandfather Gene Holsing, and eventually to Kurt in 1980.

Key Takeaways From 3rd Annual Cover Crop Benchmark Study

Cover Crop Strategies’ exclusive survey reveals more farmers are planting green.

By Noah Newman posted on May 31, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Soil Health, Economics

Farmers from 30 different states participated in the 3rd annual Cover Crop Benchmark Study. The comprehensive survey featured 48 questions about several topics including management practices, motivations, challenges and expenses in 2021 and plans for 2022. Here are 5 key takeaways.

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No-Till Legend Reacts to Illinois Dust Storm Crash

Could Cover Crops Have Prevented Deadly Illinois Dust Storm?

WATCH: Longtime No-Tiller Uses Old Feed Grinder to Blend Cover Crops

New Strip-Till, No-Till, Cover Crops Equipment on Display at National Farm Machinery Show

New Report Shows Cover Croppers Searching for More from Equipment Dealers

Using Covers to Improve Soil and Water Quality

Reducing Erosion, Improving Water Infiltration Push Cover Crop Adoption

South African Farmer Grows Massive Tillage Radish

Cover Cropping for Hunting and Grazing

Key Takeaways From 3rd Annual Cover Crop Benchmark Study

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