Cover crops - Articles

[Podcast] Kentucky Leopold Conservation Award Winners Share Secrets to Success

July 20, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Soil Health

For this episode of Cover Crop Strategies, brought to you by Verdesian Life Sciences, the Reddick family gives us an in-depth look at how conservation practices have improved their operation. We’ll learn about their favorite cover crop species, equipment, roller-crimping methods, rotational grazing system, wildlife population and more!

Waiting on Cover Crop Termination Could Drag Down Yield

July 18, 2022 | Posted in Termination

Source: Ag Update: Iowa Farmer Today

The decision on when to terminate cover crops may affect the overall yield of the upcoming cash crop. Research is showing that a later termination may result in a lower overall yield. However, that doesn’t mean early termination is right for your field.

Hormel, Target Investing $1.7 Million in Minnesota Regenerative Ag Project

July 13, 2022 | Posted in Soil Health, Economics

Source: The Nature Conservancy

Collectively, Hormel Foods and Target will provide $1.7 million for farmers to participate in the pilot and adopt practices such as cover cropping, reduced tillage and nutrient management. The goal is to enroll up to 50,000 acres.

[Podcast] New Cover Crop Offers Profitability in the South

July 12, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Soil Health

In this edition of the Cover Crop Strategies podcast, brought to you by Verdesian Life Sciences, we’ll get the scoop from Nuseed North American marketing lead Roger Rotariu and Nuseed Carinata communications director Colleen Shaw.

3rd annual Cover Crop Benchmark Study

Reducing Erosion, Improving Water Infiltration Push Cover Crop Adoption

Exclusive survey reveals cover cropping trends through 2022, including increasing acreage planted to covers, the top benefits farmers gain from covers and multiple methods for seeding them.

By Noah Newman posted on July 12, 2022 | Posted in Economics

Farmers across the nation participated in the 3rd annual Cover Crop Benchmark Study published by Cover Crop Strategies. The comprehensive survey featured 48 questions about topics including management practices, motivations and expenses in 2021 and plans for 2022.

[Podcast] Breaking Down the Benefits of Cover Crops with Ohio No-Tiller Dusty Sonnenberg

July 6, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Soil Health

In this edition of the Cover Crop Strategies podcast, brought to you by Verdesian Life Sciences, we catch up with Dusty Sonnenberg, owner and operator of Sonnenberg Farms and Jay Calf Ranch in Henry County.

[Video] Jeff Duling Showcases Custom Toolbar

July 6, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Product Innovations & Introductions

Jeff Duling grows corn, soybeans and wheat in Ottawa, Ohio. In this video, the sixth-generation farmer gives us an up-close look at his custom toolbar, and how it’s designed to accomplish a wide array of tasks in his no-till/strip-till system.

Iowa Survey: Findings and Tips for Upcoming Cover Crop Season

July 6, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Economics

Source: Practical Farmers of Iowa

The Practical Farmers of Iowa shares four tips to consider for the next planting season, based on data from a survey of its farm members.

Trinity Creek Ranch Interseeds Cover Crops for Long-Term Grazing

July 6, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Grazing

Source: Farm and Ranch Guide

Mikayla Tabert likes to graze cattle in northern Minnesota much longer than most people believe possible. She and her family aspire to graze year-round, as long as winter conditions and feed availability allow. It is their goal to plant a cover crop on every farm acre – not just for grazing, but to suppress weeds, build soil health, and control soil erosion.

Farmer in Wales Cuts Fertilizer Use with New Grazing Methods, Cover Crops

July 5, 2022 | Posted in Grazing, Soil Health

Source: Farmers Weekly

Andrew Rees started to question the grassland management at Moor Farm, Haverfordwest, where he farms with his wife, Vicky, and mother, Jean, three years ago. Since then, he has cut nitrogen use by more than 60% and planted herbal leys or cover crops across a fifth of the farm.