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Rotational Crops After Potatoes Improve Soil Health

July 28, 2021 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: WAGM

"Instead of controlling one disease versus multiple, we do the integrated way by using different crops as a nutrient input and also as a disease suppression strategy,” says Jay Hao, Professor of Plant Pathology for the University of Maine. Read more in this article from WAGM.

Minnesota Grower Turns to Covers to Battle Erosion

July 26, 2021 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Winona Post

The emergence of no-till and cover crop farming practices on farms like Sheldon Luehmann’s near Altura might mean that farmers might soon be able to turn their plowshares into something else entirely. Although young, Luehmann already is confident enough to begin experimenting with unconventional techniques. Read more in this article from the Winona Post (Winona, Minnesota).

Cover Crop Standpoint

‘Getting Paid’ to Help Offset Climate Change

The carbon market system is a Wild West right now, says no-tiller Trey Hill. But carbon-smart farming and balancing carbon-to-nitrogen ratios in your fields starts with cover crops.

By Trey Hill posted on July 26, 2021 | Posted in Soil Health

I think folks who are into the cover crop movement and no-till are really starting to think about sustainability a little differently.

Cover Crops Build Strong Orchards That Can Withstand Droughts

At the Petty Ranch in southern California, where it sometimes rains less than 5 inches per year, covers are an effective line of defense against dryness.

By Julienne Isaacs posted on July 26, 2021 | Posted in Soil Health

Lemons and avocados aren’t your typical cash crops accompanying cover crops. But Chris Sayer’s family successfully uses covers in their lemon and avocado orchards on Petty Ranch in Saticoy, Cal., which they’ve owned for 130 years.

‘Zone Approach’ with Cover Crops Boosts Sustainability at Vegetable Farm

On his Minnesota vegetable farm, Ryan Pesch uses cover crops to lighten and enrich heavy soil and improve production prospects.

By Julienne Isaacs posted on July 25, 2021 | Posted in Soil Health

Building soil nutrients is one of the major benefits of using cover crops, and it’s the benefit of choice for Ryan Pesch and his family. Pesch has used cover crops on his farm since he and his family started Lida Farm in 2004.

Cattle Like Grazing on Diverse Cover Crop Mixes

The combination of a 3-way crop rotation, covers and grazing is resulting in big savings by reducing the number of tillage passes, increasing yields and improving soil health.

By Sarah Hill posted on July 24, 2021 | Posted in Grazing

In farming, it’s the little things that will get you — or the little things can add up to more profits if they’re done right.

Cover Crops: The Final Piece of the Water Quality Puzzle

Growers share how widespread cover cropping has helped reduce water quality problems in Kansas’ Black Vermillion River watershed.

By Julienne Isaacs posted on July 24, 2021 | Posted in Soil Health

On a clear, late November day 60 years ago, 11-year-old Maurice Buessing was out getting the cows home from pasture on the family dairy operation near Baileyville, Kan.

Cover Crops Offset Risk Improving Bottom Line

July 23, 2021 | Posted in Economics

Source: Waukon Standard

Producers should seek to protect themselves from market volatility by finding innovative practices that add to their bottom line. Cover crops might be the answer. Read more in this article from the Waukon Standard (Waukon, Iowa).

Cover Crops Can Turn Around Soil Degradation

When used in combination with reduced tillage and diverse crop rotations, covers can restore farm soils to a more healthy and productive state.

By Sarah Hill posted on July 23, 2021 | Posted in Soil Health

Problems with soil degradation impacting agriculture go all the way back to ancient Greece. Many of today’s growers have the same problems, but they are now armed with the knowledge and tools needed to reverse the trend, says David Montgomery, author, geologist and professor of Earth & Space Sciences at the University of Washington.

Buffering the Soil with Long-Term Covers

Jeff Olson is protecting the soil and improving water infiltration with a mixed bag of application methods and plenty of patience.

By Libby Wawzenek posted on July 23, 2021 | Posted in Soil Health

Jeff Olson isn’t afraid to step outside his comfort zone. A 5th-generation corn and soybean farmer in Winfield, Iowa, Olson attributes part of his willingness to take risks and try new things to his years of experience.

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Rotational Crops After Potatoes Improve Soil Health

Minnesota Grower Turns to Covers to Battle Erosion

‘Getting Paid’ to Help Offset Climate Change

Cover Crops Build Strong Orchards That Can Withstand Droughts

‘Zone Approach’ with Cover Crops Boosts Sustainability at Vegetable Farm

Cattle Like Grazing on Diverse Cover Crop Mixes

Cover Crops: The Final Piece of the Water Quality Puzzle

Cover Crops Offset Risk Improving Bottom Line

Cover Crops Can Turn Around Soil Degradation

Buffering the Soil with Long-Term Covers

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