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Use Frost Seeding to Establish Legumes, Grasses During Early Spring

March 18, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices

With frost seeding, the seed becomes buried in the soil through alternating freezing and thawing events. When favorable temperatures (45 degrees F and above) occur, the seed germinates and emerges. It's considered a simple, low-cost approach to improve pastures and to add red clover to overwintering grains.

Cover Crops as Alternative Weed Control

February 15, 2021 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: North Carolina State University

Cover crop use was steadily rising on farms in the early 2000s, with 60% of corn growers reporting their use. But in recent years consistency has wavered. Read more in this article from North Carolina State University.

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New FAA Exemption: Efficiency Boost or Safety Hazard?

The Federal Aviation Administration recently granted a regulation exemption that will allow 1 person to operate 3 drones in a swarm. While some see this as a big win from a productivity standpoint since it has the potential to make cover crop drone seeing more efficient, others see it as a massive safety concern.

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