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:
- 7 Ways to Prep the Ground Before Planting Cover Crops
- Stopping Soil Loss with Cover Crops
- How Farmers Can Help Prevent Dust Storms
- No-Tiller Shares His Thoughts on Overly Wet Planting Season
- Anheuser-Busch 1st to Adopt New U.S. Farmed Certification Consumer Label
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7 Ways to Prep the Ground Before Planting Cover Crops
Planting cover crops into pastures or hard, poor clay soils can make it difficult to get the crops established well. In this video, Rob Dowdle of Dowdle Family Farms in Caledonia, Miss., explores 7 different ways to prepare the soil for different cover crops.
Stopping Soil Loss with Cover Crops
In this video, check out how one Omaha, Neb., grower used cover crops to put a stop to soil loss and prevent further erosion by using cover crops.
How Farmers Can Help Prevent Dust Storms
In this article, read about an educator with the University of Illinois Extension who suggests soybean and corn farmers switch to reduced or no-till methods & add cover crops in order to decrease the chances of dust storms, like the deadly storm last summer that left 8 dead in Illinois.
No-Tiller Shares His Thoughts on Overly Wet Planting Season
No-Tiller Russell Hedrick shared this TikTok video to illustrate his feelings about the overly wet field conditions that he and others have experienced this year as summer approaches. The world dryland corn yield record-holder begs the question: “who else is in the same situation?”
Anheuser-Busch 1st to Adopt New U.S. Farmed Certification Consumer Label
Shoppers will soon see a new seal on food and beverage products to help consumers understand the importance of domestic sourcing, and ultimately, make it easier to support and invest in American agriculture.
Anheuser-Busch is the first U.S. Farmed Certified product to add the new label backed by the American Farmland Trust to its brands. Photo: Anheuser-Busch
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Bio Till Cover Crops, a pioneer and leader in cover crop seeds, represents a complete lineup of seeds suitable for use in diverse soil types and growing conditions. Our focus on cover crop and regenerative forage seeds sets us apart from suppliers invested in other markets. Dealers in our distribution network are committed to your success by providing local resources, education and guidance to ensure you have the correct foundation for success. With over 50 years of experience in production, processing, packaging, and shipping, you won’t find a better fit for your farm.
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