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USDA Reports Nearly Half of U.S. Corn Planted

May 3, 2021 | Posted in Seeding Practices

USDA reported 46% of corn planted as of the week ended May 2, according to the latest USDA Crop Progress report.

Cover Crops & Potential Benefit to Soybean Yields

May 3, 2021 | Posted in Soil Health

Most discussions involving soybean yield and health typically center on the plant health. Research funded by the Ohio Soybean check-off is being conducted to evaluate the impact from cover crops on the soil life. Read more in this article from Ohio's Country Journal.

Cover Crop Strategies Survey Data Shows Potential Negative Impact of NRCS Rule Change

April 30, 2021 | Posted in Termination

Data from the 2nd annual Cover Crop Benchmark Study — compiled and organized by Cover Crop Strategies — shows a proposed rule change to NRCS conservation technical standards relating to cover crops could have a very negative affect on farmers and ranchers.

No-Till, Cover Crop Residue Serve Beneficial Functions

April 30, 2021 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Lancaster Farming

Whether from cover crops, manure or plant fodder, residues add fertility and organic matter, and help no-till soils develop improved soil structure, increasing infiltration and moisture conservation. Read more in this article from Lancaster Farming.

Soil Health & Earthworms

April 28, 2021 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Capital Journal (Pierre, SD)

According to a 2001 paper (Land degradation: an overview), it is estimated that the total annual cost of erosion from agriculture in the USA is about $44 billion per year, i.e. about $100 per acre of cropland and pasture. On a global scale, the annual loss of 75 billion tons of soil costs the world about $400 billion per year, or approximately $70 per person per year (Eswaran, H., et. al. 2001). Read more in this article from the Capital Journal (Pierre, SD).

Sunn Hemp: Supplemental Feed Source

April 26, 2021 | Posted in Grazing

Source: Wyoming Livestock Journal

Researchers at the University of Wyoming (UW) are studying sunn hemp as a potential forage crop for producers in the state. This tropical legume, unrelated to industrial hemp and cannabis, is known to perform well under hot growing conditions and add nitrogen into the system. Read more in this article from the Wyoming Livestock Roundup.

Cover Crop Use More Persistent on Cotton, Corn Silage Fields

April 23, 2021 | Posted in Economics

Source: USDA

The USDA reports which cropping rotations in the U.S. are most likely to have persistent cover crop adoption.

Harvest or Terminate Covers?

April 23, 2021 | Posted in Termination

Source: Grand Island Independent

Cover crops have been a great tool for many producers across Nebraska as they can be used for managing soil erosion, weeds, moisture accumulation, microbial activity and forage crops for livestock producers. Every producer has different goals while planting their cover crop, the same message rings true for termination. Read more in this article from the Grand Island Independent.

CoverCress Receives $8 Million in Funding From Bunge

April 21, 2021 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: AgFunder News

The funding was led by Bunge Ventures, the venture capital arm of US agribusiness firm Bunge. REG Ventures, a subsidiary of US biodiesel producer Renewable Energy Group (REG), also participated in the round. Read more in this article from AgFunder News.

Questions to Ask About Carbon Markets

April 19, 2021 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: University of Minnesota Extension

There has been a lot of buzz concerning the carbon credit market. This article from University of Minnesota Extension discusses the importance of carbon and carbon markets, what they can offer producers in the Upper Midwest and what questions you should consider when investigating carbon credits.

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USDA Reports Nearly Half of U.S. Corn Planted

Cover Crops & Potential Benefit to Soybean Yields

Cover Crop Strategies Survey Data Shows Potential Negative Impact of NRCS Rule Change

No-Till, Cover Crop Residue Serve Beneficial Functions

Soil Health & Earthworms

Sunn Hemp: Supplemental Feed Source

Cover Crop Use More Persistent on Cotton, Corn Silage Fields

Harvest or Terminate Covers?

CoverCress Receives $8 Million in Funding From Bunge

Questions to Ask About Carbon Markets

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