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Unpacking Real Data on Economics of Cover Crops & Carbon

By Mackane Vogel posted on October 9, 2026 | Posted in Agriculture Policy & Programs, Investing in Regenerative Ag
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.
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Agronomic Tips for No-Tillers & Cover Croppers

By Mackane Vogel posted on September 18, 2026 | Posted in Agriculture Policy & Programs, Investing in Regenerative Ag
We are still combing through all the great content we captured at Farm Progress Show this year and this week we are looking at a clip from Cody Hornaday, a technical agronomist with Koch Agronomic Services, as he explains a few tips that no-tillers and cover croppers should keep in mind for unlocking phosphorus in their soils.
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New National Cover Crop Survey Highlights Benefits of Grazing with Virtual Fencing

By Mackane Vogel posted on September 4, 2026 | Posted in Agriculture Policy & Programs, Investing in Regenerative Ag
I'm standing in the green cover cover crop plots. And while we're about to talk with Keith Burns, get a little tour of what's going on behind me, first, I want to talk with Ryan Heininger and Rob Myers about the newly released National Cover Crop Survey Report and some of the most interesting data that's come out from that so far.
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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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Last month I had the chance to visit with Douglas Poole on his farm in Waterville, Wash., where he is proving that no-till, cover crops and a regenerative farming system can not only work, but thrive in his part of the country.
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