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:
- Why Plant Hairy Vetch?
- Weaning Calves & No-Till Drilling a Winter Rye Cover Crop
- No-Till & Cover Crops Can Lead to Rapid Soil Regeneration
- Increasing Biomass for Cover Crops
- Negotiating a Fair Deal for Used Farm Equipment
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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.
Why Plant Hairy Vetch?
Hairy Vetch is an excellent component of an overwintering cover crop mix. Capable of producing up to 200 pounds of nitrogen per acre, Hairy Vetch can decrease your fertilizer input cost when allowed to grow into the spring. Learn more in this video from Green Cover Seed.
Weaning Calves & No-Till Drilling a Winter Rye Cover Crop
In this video from Andrea the Fit Agvocate, experience a day in the life of a 27-year old female farmer as she walks through the necessary steps for weaning calves, no-till drilling a winter rye cover crop and much more.
No-Till & Cover Crops Can Lead to Rapid Soil Regeneration
In this YouTube Short from Farm Voices Project, northwest Illinois no-tiller Monte Bottens discusses how his cover crop and no-till strategies are leading to a rapid regeneration of soil — what he calls his no-till revolution.
Increasing Biomass for Cover Crops
In this video from 1011 News, watch as John Nelson from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension discusses a new program at the university that aims to increase growth and biomass for cover crops.
Negotiating a Fair Deal for Used Farm Equipment
In this video from Tractor Mike, explore how to approach purchasing a tractor that has been on a dealer’s lot for 3+ years, how to decode the VIN and how to negotiate a fair deal.
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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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