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Cover Crop Connection

2025 National Cover Crop Survey Release

By Noah Newman posted on April 18, 2025 | Posted in Investing in Regenerative Ag, Product Innovations & Introductions

More than 650 farm advisors from across the U.S. participated in a survey on cover crops, shining light on how they advise growers on cover crops. A report on the survey was released this week by the Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC), USDA SARE Program, and the American Seed Trade Association.

Seeking Leaders in Conservation Agriculture for CTIC Hall of Fame

February 12, 2025 | Posted in Investing in Regenerative Ag

Nominations are now open for inducting innovators, trailblazers, mentors, and other contributors to conservation agriculture into the 2025 CTIC Hall of Fame.

Press Release

18th Annual Conservation in Action Tour Features Unique Planting-Season Farm Tours on the Great Plains

Early bird registration now open for Sioux Falls, S.D., event on May 6-7

February 8, 2025 | Posted in Investing in Regenerative Ag

Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) has opened registration for its 18th annual Conservation in Action Tour, a two-day celebration that includes behind-the-scenes ag industry stops and farm tours showcasing exceptional conservation agriculture, May 6-7, 2025, in Sioux Falls, S.D.

News Release

National Cover Crop Survey Seeks Farm Advisor Insights

Trusted advisors can help guide cover crop policy, research and training by taking the survey and earn a chance to get one of three $100 gift cards.

October 10, 2024 | Posted in Investing in Regenerative Ag, Soil Health

Trusted advisors can help guide cover crop policy, research and training by taking the survey and earn a chance to get one of three $100 gift cards.

How to Get the Most Bang for Your Buck with Cover Crops

Understanding cover crop trends can shed light on how to increase widespread cover crop adoption

By Mackane Vogel posted on July 13, 2024 | Posted in Grazing, Soil Health

Finding a way to make a solid ROI on cover crops (and no-till) is the key to making these practices more widespread.

Iowa Leads Statewide Push Toward National Cover Crop Goal of 30 Million Acres

May 29, 2024 | Posted in Investing in Regenerative Ag

The Iowa Soybean Association, the Iowa Corn Promotion Board, and the Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance are leading a statewide push toward a national cover crop goal of 30 million acres.

Farmers for Soil Health Enrollment Deadline Extended to March 15

March 5, 2024 | Posted in Investing in Regenerative Ag

Farmers now have until March 15 to enroll in Farmers for Soil Health, a new cover crop cost share program that pays up to $50/acre over three years for new cover crop acres. Farmers who have planted cover crops previously are eligible for $2/acre.

Growers Say Cover Crops Made It Easier to Adopt No-Till

By Mackane Vogel posted on January 26, 2024 | Posted in Soil Health

70% of growers said that cover crops made the transition to no-till easier, according to the Conservation Technology Innovation Center's 2023 National Cover Crop Survey.

Conservation Technology Information Center Announces Cover Crop Coaches Program

November 16, 2023 | Posted in Investing in Regenerative Ag

Thanks to a generous grant from General Mills, a global food company deeply committed to regenerative agriculture, the Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) is excited to announce the creation of their farmer-led Cover Crop Coaches program.

Conservation Ag Update

Big Announcements at CTIC Conservation in Action Tour

By Noah Newman posted on July 21, 2023 | Posted in Investing in Regenerative Ag

In this episode of Conservation Ag Update, we head to Frankenmuth, Mich., for the Conservation Technology Information Center’s 16th annual Conservation in Action Tour. New CTIC executive director Ryan Heiniger makes several big announcements, including a noteworthy surprise for a no-till legend. This episode of Conservation Ag Update is brought to you by Yokohama Off-Highway Tires.