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GS3 Quality Seed Acquires KB Seed Solutions

Two prominent cover crop seed suppliers are merging to continue providing high-quality seed to North American growers.

By Sarah Hill posted on April 8, 2021

GS3 will maintain and build relationships with all current KB Seed Solutions dealers, while still contracting with the growers who produce cover crop seed for both organizations.

Green Cover Seed Expands to New Location

January 29, 2021 | Posted in Economics

Source: Farm Talk

The new location in Iola, Kansas, also matched a good opportunity to fill the growing demand for cover crop mixes in the area, one that has grown tremendously in the last several years. Read more in this article from Farm Talk.

Barriers to Cover Crop Use

January 27, 2021 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Lancaster Farming

Cover crop acreage has increased significantly around the nation, and in some areas over 70% of farmland is “green” going into winter. The Mid-Atlantic region is leading the charge. Read more in this article from Lancaster Farming.

Expanding Land to Meet Expanding Demand for Cover Crop Seed

November 2, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Seed World

What have you heard in terms of cover crop news? Have you heard that the demand is increasing? Read more in this article from Seed World.

Before Planting Covers, Check Seed Source

September 25, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: DRG News

As small grain harvest moves along, some farmers will plant cover crops into those fields to do things such as improve soil condition, control weeds or provide fall grazing for livestock and wildlife. Before planting the cover crop seeds, South Dakota Department of Agriculture Plant Industry Program Manager Brenda Sievers reminds farmers to check the source of the seeds and to be sure a lab analysis has been done on them.

Ensuring Seed Quality Essential Ahead of Cover Crop Seed Shortage

September 4, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Following last fall’s record amount of acreage going into cover crops as part of USDA’s prevent plant program, farmers and ranchers need to be diligent when it comes to cover crop seed purchases this year, says Jerry Hall, director of research for GO SEED. “The market is definitely seeing some shortages in a few different crops like radishes, hairy vetch and annual clovers because prevent planting consumed a lot more seed than anybody had prepared for,” explains Hall.

[Video] The Basics of Cover Crop Seed Regulations

August 24, 2020 | Posted in Grazing

In this video, learn more about why cover crop seed regulations are important, why cover crop seed requires labeling and seed testing, what cover crop seed certification is, and more.

Growers Invest in Cover Crops for Soil Health Benefits

By Sarah Hill posted on May 22, 2020

The results from the first annual Cover Crop Strategies Benchmark Study found the majority of growers do not receive incentive payments to plant cover crops, while soil health benefits are their top reasons for growing covers.

Too Early to Tell If Cover Crop Seed Availability Will Be An Issue

April 17, 2020 | Posted in Economics

Source: Kenosha Newshttps://www.kenoshanews.com/agriculture/availability-key-to-fall-s-cover-crop-seed-costs/article_40473dc3-cd4c-52dc-b404-c1bf008e79d9.html

With much of the cover crop planted last fall just starting its spring growth, it’s too early to tell if cover crop seed availability will be an issue after this season, according to seed dealer Arvin Vos. Delays in planting last fall could mean lower supply or higher prices for 2020. Read more in this article from Kenosha News.

[Podcast] Untreated Seed Can Reduce Pest Pressure

Many growers use treated seed to kill pests, but Pennsylvania cover crop expert Steve Groff says there are valid reasons to consider planting untreated cover crop seed. (Courtesy of Cover Crop Innovators)

March 19, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Many growers use treated seed to kill pests, but Pennsylvania cover crop expert Steve Groff says there are valid reasons to consider planting untreated seed. (Courtesy of Cover Crop Innovators)