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Using Perennial Cover Crops to Make Row Crops Successful

By Ralph Pearce posted on January 22, 2024 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Soil Health

Source: Farmtario

Laurent “Woody” Van Arkel likes to push the boundaries of conventional thinking and strives to understand more about soil and crop interactions.

Fall Cover Crops: Make a Day in September Worth a Week in October

September 7, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Soil Health

Source: Lancaster Farming

Just like farmers who plant double crop soybeans follow the combine harvesting small grains, the same urgency will pay dividends in making every day count for the cover crop, Steve Groff says.

CoverCress Receives $8 Million in Funding From Bunge

April 21, 2021 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: AgFunder News

The funding was led by Bunge Ventures, the venture capital arm of US agribusiness firm Bunge. REG Ventures, a subsidiary of US biodiesel producer Renewable Energy Group (REG), also participated in the round. Read more in this article from AgFunder News.

Cover Crops Can Work in Western Kansas Cropping Systems

April 9, 2021 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Dodge City Daily Globe

In western Kansas, dryland cropping systems tend to have long fallow periods between cash crops. The original reason behind these systems is to basically “bank” moisture in the soil profile for the next crop, thus reducing the risk of a failure. Read more in this article from the Dodge City Daily Globe (Dodge City, KS).

The Economic Benefits of Cover Crops

March 10, 2021 | Posted in Economics

Source: The Citizen (Auburn, NY)

Our soil resources are quite different from other parts of the country. The topsoil in our fields is not deep compared to places like the Midwest, therefore farmers strive to do everything they can to keep this valuable resource on their fields. One method to achieve this is to plant cover crops, which help stabilize the top soil layer. Read more in this article from The Citizen (Auburn, NY).

Barriers to Cover Crop Use

January 27, 2021 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Lancaster Farming

Cover crop acreage has increased significantly around the nation, and in some areas over 70% of farmland is “green” going into winter. The Mid-Atlantic region is leading the charge. Read more in this article from Lancaster Farming.

Cash Crops and Cover Crops: Making It Work

March 6, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Soil Health

Pennsylvania cover crop expert Steve Groff explains why growing two different species of crops—one cash crop and one cover crop--can be beneficial to your bottom line. Often, planting multiple crop species together can cause both species to grow better, especially if the cover crop is a legume. Find out more about this uncommon practice in this week’s podcast.

3 Benefits of Grazing Cover Crops

January 24, 2020 | Posted in Grazing

Source: Soil Health Partnership

Planting annual cover crops in between cash cropping systems can be a great way to produce extra forage and extend the grazing season. Cover crop grazing can provide benefits to your operation including saving time, money and improving soil health. Find out more in this article from the Soil Health Partnership.

[Podcast] Understanding Carbon-to-Nitrogen Ratios & Cover Crops

The carbon-to-nitrogen ratio is a critical number to know when planning for both cover crops and cash crops, according to Pennsylvania cover crop expert Steve Groff. The C:N ratio affects decomposition rates for crop residues and impacts nitrogen cycling as well. (Courtesy of Cover Crop Innovators)

September 4, 2019 | Posted in Soil Health

The carbon-to-nitrogen ratio is a critical number to know when planning for both cover crops and cash crops, according to Pennsylvania cover crop expert Steve Groff. The C:N ratio affects decomposition rates for crop residues and impacts nitrogen cycling as well. (Courtesy of Cover Crop Innovators)

A Cash Crop Farmer’s Advice for a Successful Cover Crop

August 23, 2019 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Grassland Oregon

It’s been a tough year for many producers throughout the Midwest with record acreage going into prevent plant. Dave Chance of Chance Farms in Lebanon, Ind., was no exception this spring, drilling 600 acres of his 2,200 acre corn and soybean farm with cover crops. Unable to get any corn in the ground, Dave managed to plant 1,450 acres of soybeans. Find out his tips in this article from Grassland Oregon.