Do Cover Crops Really Pay Off?

January 16, 2020 | Posted in Economics

Source: Kenosha News

After a year of difficult weather and low commodity prices, farmers everywhere are cutting back on costs. At the Conservation Tillage Conference (CTC) in December, many growers looked at the economics of reduced tillage/no-till and cover crops, and whether or not those management practices really pay off.

What I've Learned From No-Tilling: Negotiating Challenges and Opportunities When Combining No-Till and Dairy

Cover crops and strategic nutrient-cycling rotations help manage manure, while twin-row cropping tackles late-germinating weeds.

By Kent Stuckey and Martha Mintz posted on June 9, 2018 | Posted in Seeding Practices

In the last 10 years I’ve seen no-till declining in my area. I simply don’t understand it, maybe it’s the draw of recreational tillage as we like to call it, but to me it’s just not sustainable in the long run.

Growing Cover Crop Seed As A New Farm Enterprise

May 4, 2011 | Posted in Economics

Source: Paul Gross, MSU Extension, Michigan State University

Increased demand for cover crop seed can be an opportunity for farmers looking to diversify their farming enterprises.

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