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Over the course of the next 3 days, you are invited to view the 6 informational and inspirational on-demand video sessions featured below to learn successful seeding strategies, grazing and feeding tips, variety selection secrets and much more. We encourage you to post your comments, questions and feedback on these sessions by using the commenting tool found beneath each video for direct feedback from our presenters, attendees or Cover Crop Strategies editors.
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Start Watching the Spring 2026 Summit Sessions Below!
Keith Berns
Bladen, Neb.
"The 7 Bio-Graces for Farmers"
In this presentation, Keith Berns talks about what he likes to call the 7 "Bio-Graces" for farmers. According to Keith, a true example of grace must be something that is free (you can't buy it), undeserved (you can't earn it) and unrestricted (everyone has equal access to it). Check out this cover crop-focused presentation to better understand what "freebies" are out there in the world that farmers need to recognize and take advantage of.
"Practical Insights from the Cover Crop Variety Improvement & Seed Production Program"
In this presentation, Dr. Sutton will share practical insights about which cover crop varieties work best across different regions, farming systems and management practices based on a national network of trials. She will also discuss opportunities for expanding cover crop seed production to meet increasing demand.
In this presentation, Austin, Minn., grower Tom Cotter shares how to maximize all the potential benefits from using cover crops. From soil health principals, to goals, methods of planting and termination, grading your plants for success and crop diversity, this presentation is a full-scope look at how to get the most out of your cover crops.
"Covers & Critters: Integrating Livestock on Summer Annuals"
Rick Matt recounts his journey along the regenerative path, where he has embraced cover crops on his Northeast Iowa farm. Through experimenting with diverse, multi-species plantings, he has uncovered benefits that enrich the soil while supporting the health of his cattle and sheep. Along the way, he has discovered the hidden world of microorganisms, gradually learning their vital roles, functions and place in the broader ecosystem.
"Adding a Cover Crop to the Third Crop:
Diverse Summer Cover Crop Mixes after Wheat"
Diverse summer cover crop mixes have become popular in recent years, receiving extra promotion from seed companies as farmers seek to add more crops to their rotations. Does having a diverse mix accrue extra benefits in rotation? Nicole Tautges will present on work conducted evaluating summer-planted cover crop mixes, in terms of cover crop biomass production and following corn nitrogen uptake and performance. This project was conducted in southeast Wisconsin in no-tilled corn and soybean systems, with 12 site years of data thus far.
"Geofencing of Aerial Applied Cover Crops to Minimize Erosion & Improve Pollinator Habitats"
Astoria, Ill., grower Joe Curless operates an aerial application business in West Central Illinois and runs a farm on the Illinois River Bluff that is highly erodible. Curless has been aerially applying his cover crops on the entire farm since 2008. In this presentation, he will discuss some of his unique management techniques and how geofencing for aerially applied cover crops can help minimize erosion and improve pollinator habitats on your farm.
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