Cover Crop Strategies editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at various aspects of our great agricultural industry. Here is our favorite content from the past week:


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Cover Crop Demonstration at Farm Progress Show

In this video, Abigail Peterson, director of agronomy with the Illinois Soybean Association, gives us a sneak peek into the cover crop demonstration plots that will be on display at the upcoming Farm Progress Show.


10 Great Fall Cover Crops

Check out this 1 minute YouTube Short breaking down 10 great cover crops to plant in the fall, starting in order of earliest recommended planting date all the way to cover crops that can be planted just before winter.


Solving the Cover Crop Conundrum

In this article from Farm Progress, learn about online tools that can help you pick the right cover crop to fit your farm goals.

Cover crop in field

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Roller Crimping Cereal Rye in Soybean Production

In this footage from his farm in Hastings, Iowa, Jon Bakehouse discusses equipment, choices for rye establishment and timing of operations. Jon also demonstrates how roller-crimping cereal rye helps to suppress weeds and conserve moisture.


Wild Turkeys Changed this Farmer’s Mind On Managing his Cover Crops

In this video from Dowdle Family Farms, Rod Dowdle explains how wild turkeys helped him realize how well his cover crop was performing and led him to change his management strategy with this particular cover crop.


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