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Purdue Tests Effects of Perennial Cover Crops on Soil Health & Corn Production

Kura clover offers potential for bolstering plant-microbe synergy.

By Steve Koppes posted on October 15, 2024 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Purdue University College of Agriculture

Kura clover offers potential for bolstering plant-microbe synergy.

Cover Crops, Other Regenerative Ag Practices Reduce Nitrate Pollution, Costs

By Paul Hammel posted on August 27, 2024 | Posted in Soil Health, Economics

Source: Nebraska Examiner

Cover crops and other regenerative ag practices can reduce nitrate pollution in groundwater and rivers, resulting in healthier soil for future generations.

Indiana Farmers Break Conservation Record with 1.7 Million Acres of Cover Crops

The latest results from the Conservation Tillage Transect survey was released today.

July 18, 2024

Source: Eagle Country

The latest results from the Conservation Tillage Transect survey reveal that 1.7 million acres of farmland are now under living cover across all crops in Indiana.

Cover Crops Build Soil Health, Control Weeds, Feed Livestock

By Jamie Henneman posted on July 17, 2024 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: The Prairie Star

In early July, when conventional farms are still using chemical herbicides to try and keep weeds out of their fallow fields, organic farmer John Wicks is using a different approach.

Soybeans and Cover Crops Can Work Together for Better Soil Health, Yields

Cereal rye biomass helped curtail weeds and reduce soil temperature

June 1, 2024

Source: Morning Ag Clips

There are many benefits when using cover crops in a crop rotation including reduced erosion from wind and water and improved soil organic matter.

What is the Soil Health Cycle?

May 26, 2024 | Posted in Soil Health

Inspired by an extension event survey comment, Bijesh Maharjan, associate professor and Extension specialist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Panhandle Research, Extension, and Education Center, conceptualized the soil health cycle.

Switching Up Cover Crop Routine Proves Beneficial

By Allison Lund posted on May 4, 2024 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Farm Progress

When is a good time to change your cover crop routine? According to Carter Morgan, Cayuga, Ind., an early harvest could create the perfect environment for testing out new cover crop combinations on some acreage.

Census Data Shows Number of Farmers Using Cover Crops for Soil Health is Growing

By Chris Hardie posted on April 23, 2024 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Wisconsin State Farmer

The lifeblood of any farmer is the soil that provides their livelihood, so taking care of it has to be a top priority.

A Discussion with 2024 National Cover Crop Summit Presenter Matt Burkholder

February 28, 2024 | Posted in Soil Health

Associate Editor Mackane Vogel chats with 2024 National Cover Crop Summit presenter Matt Burkholder, a grower from Lima, Ohio. They’ll discuss Burkholder’s presentation, “My Soil Health Journey: Learning from Past Mistakes, Turning Dirt Into Healthy Soil.”

A Discussion with 2024 National Cover Crop Summit Presenter Jim Hoorman

February 28, 2024 | Posted in Soil Health

Associate Editor Mackane Vogel chats with 2024 National Cover Crop Summit presenter Jim Hoorman, a soil health specialist with Hoorman Soil Health Services. They’ll discuss Hoorman’s presentation, “Nutrient and Fertilizer Content of Cover Crops.”