More Livestock Farmers Grazed Cover Crops, Saw Lower Value

Farmers raising livestock & cover crops remained largely consistent in their practices, though there were slight shifts with the species grazed & timing

By Laura Barrera posted on May 29, 2026 | Posted in Economics, Grazing, Seeding Practices, Soil Health, Termination

Farmers raising livestock & cover crops remained largely consistent in their practices, though there were slight shifts with the species grazed & timing.

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Cover Cropping Costs Climb

Farmers spent more on seed & saw fewer pesticide savings, but thanks to incentive payments, most are not bearing the full brunt of expenses

By Laura Barrera posted on May 28, 2026 | Posted in Economics, Grazing, Seeding Practices, Soil Health, Termination

Farmers spent more on seed & saw fewer pesticide savings, but thanks to incentive payments, most are not bearing the full brunt of expenses.

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By Mackane Vogel posted on September 5, 2025

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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.

Effects & Economics of Grazing Cover Crops

February 24, 2021 | Posted in Economics

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

In non-irrigated systems, adding cover crops into the rotation can decrease crop yields if precipitation is limited; however, the use of cover crops for forage may offset costs while retaining soil benefits. This on-farm research study was designed with a system’s perspective incorporating crops, cattle and cover crops in a non-irrigated setting while including the economics of the entire system. Read more in this article from the University of Nebraska.

Grazing Covers Can Benefit the Bottom Line

January 4, 2021 | Posted in Grazing

Source: AgriLife Today

Growing dual-purpose wheat for both grazing and grain production is an important agricultural practice in the Southern Great Plains. But of late, more Texas Rolling Plains producers want to know if alternative systems to dual-purpose wheat, such as grazing cover crops, can bring additional value. Read more in this article from AgriLife Today.

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