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Cover Crop Strategies Digest

October 16, 2026

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Cereal Rye, Shallow Strip-Till a Winning Combo in Central Illinois

Speaking of cover crops, Josh Sullivan’s been reaping the benefits of cereal rye since 2019 in central Illinois. He seeds the rye on fields going from strip-tilled corn to no-tilled soybeans. Read More

Cover Crop Strategies' Best of the Web: October 16, 2026

This Week's Lineup:

USDA Refreshes Soil Health Resources
Seeding Cover Crops on a Dairy Farm
Benefits of Growing a Crop You Can't Sell
Making Cover Crop Selections to Meet Your Goals
Exploring The Future of Cattle Grazing

Cover Crop Insights

Each week our editors will bring you data from our annual No-Till Farmer Operational Benchmark Survey. Continue reading and check back weekly for the next set of valuable data. Read More

Break Down Residue, Feed Your Crops

Containing a unique selection of living beneficial microorganisms combined with humic acid and fertilizer components, DgradeR+ helps to disintegrate a wide variety of organic polymers such as starch, cellulose, chitin and lignin.

Unpacking Real Data on Economics of Cover Crops & Carbon

Many no-tillers often wonder about the economics of providing carbon services through cover crops. In this webinar from FarmDoc Daily, experts from the University of Illinois and Texas Tech University dive into data from the Precision Conservation Management program to explore the field-level economics of cover crop adoption. Read More

This month's digital sponsors:

The National No-Tillage Conference returns January 12-15, 2027! Build and refine your no-till system with dozens of new ideas and connections at the 35th Annual National No-Tillage Conference in Indianapolis, Jan. 12-15, 2027. Experience an energizing 4-day agenda featuring inspiring general session speakers, expert-led No-Till Classrooms and collaborative No-Till Roundtables. Plus, Certified Crop Adviser credits will be offered.

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