This is the sixth year this program will be offered in the state of Iowa. To date, 1,800 farmers have enrolled nearly one million acres of Iowa farmland in the program.
Source: North Dakota State University Extension press release
Cover crop acreage is expected to increase in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Risk Management Agency's revision to the preventive-planting insurance provisions, according to North Dakota State University Extension livestock experts.
With forage shortages throughout much of the nation, farmers considering crops for prevented plant acres should look to alfalfa, according to this article from Farm & Dairy.
Keith Johnson, professor of agronomy at Purdue University, said some producers with prevent plant acres are considering using corn or soybeans as a cover crop, a practice recently approved and supported by the Purdue Extension Field Crop and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Specialists.
Dale Younker, Soil Health Specialist with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Jetmore, Kansas, shares insights on seedbed preparation and different types of cover crops for prevent planting.
The National No-Tillage Conference returns January 7-10, 2025!Build and refine your no-till system with dozens of new ideas and connections at the 33rd Annual National No-Tillage Conference in Louisville, Ky. Jan. 7-10, 2025. Experience an energizing 4-day agenda featuring inspiring general session speakers, expert-led No-Till Classrooms and collaborative No-Till Roundtables. Plus, Certified Crop Adviser credits will be offered.
I’m in Sacramento, Calif., this week at FIRA USA and we’re just going to get right into it. Why don’t you take a look at some of the newest and most exciting Ag technology on display at this year’s conference.