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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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.

Focus On End Goals First When Adding Cover Crops to Corn Production

While corn has been grown for over 9,000 years, equipment, processes and even the geography that it is grown in has changed. One of the evolving markets when it comes to growing this nutritious grass plant is in conjunction with cover crops.

Lessons Learned from Cover Crop Champions

A network of cover crop champions has been recruited by AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds to provide practical case studies on the impact of cover crop approaches. Following on-farm trial design principles, each of the eight champions has established a cover crop ahead of various cash crops for harvest 2025. Supported by AHDB, the champions will record core measurements and observations to help assess the impact of each approach.

Mastering Cover Crops in Regions with Short Winters, Long Hot Summers

Are you struggling with soil challenges like compaction, soil erosion, or poor water retention on your fields? Or maybe you’re exploring how cover crops could benefit your fields but aren’t sure where to start—or even if they work at all? Check out this Q&A session with Dr. Timothy Bradford Jr. (T.J.), a Soil Scientist and Precision Agriculture Expert who knows the ins and outs of farming in the Mississippi Delta and other regions with similar soil types and weather patterns.

Cover Crops: Just One Piece of the Soil Health Puzzle

In this webinar, Dr. Hannah Waterhouse, professor of Environmental Studies at UC Santa Cruz, talks about soil health principles and the ecosystem services they provide – from carbon sequestration to water conservation. In particular, the talk focuses on cover cropping and the importance of this practice for improving water provisioning and quality on the Central Coast of California.

This is Why You Should Attend 2025 National No-Tillage Conference

It’s not too late to register for the 2025 National No-Tillage Conference. Check out this video of 2025 No-Till Farmer Conservation Ag Operator Fellow, Ray McCormick, as he explains why every farmer should consider attending.

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Best of the Web This Week is brought to you by Saddle Butte Ag.

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