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University of Georgia Researching Cover Crops

August 12, 2020 | Posted in Termination
Source: Southeast Ag Net
University of Georgia researchers are working on natural solutions to weed problems in row crops as government regulations of chemical herbicides grow stricter. Earlier in June, the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals pulled registrations for the use of all dicamba products for row-crop production. Read more in this article from Southeast AgNet.
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USDA Accepting Applications to Help Cover Organic Certification Costs

August 10, 2020 | Posted in Economics
USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that organic producers and handlers can apply for federal funds to assist with the cost of receiving and maintaining organic certification through the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP). Applications for eligible certification expenses paid between Oct. 1, 2019, and Sept. 30, 2020, are due Oct. 31, 2020.
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Cover Crops Have a Place on Every Farm

August 10, 2020 | Posted in Economics
Source: KIWA Radio (Sheldon, IA)
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) officials each year report an increased adoption of conservation practices, such as cover crops. However, there is still room for growth. Today we focus on growth, which is dependent on one’s comfort level. Read more in this article from KIWA Radio (Sheldon, IA).
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Tillage Affects Soil Aggregate Stability

August 7, 2020 | Posted in Soil Health
Source: Dodge City Daily Globe
Some farmers claim that you need to “open up and fluff up the soil with tillage” so it can take in moisture and that no-till just makes the ground hard making it difficult for water to get through. Tradition may make you think that is the case. Read more in this article from the Dodge City Daily Globe (Dodge City, KS).
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Consider Cover Crops for Prevent Plant Acres

August 7, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices
Source: North Dakota State University Extension press release
Planting cover crops is an option to consider in managing your prevented plant acres, says Ron Haugen, North Dakota State University Extension farm management specialist. Rules for planting cover crops on prevented plant acres must be followed. Read more in this article from North Dakota State University.
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Adding Hay to Your Crop Rotation

August 5, 2020 | Posted in Soil Health
Source: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA)
The soil health benefits of having a perennial forage in the crop rotation are better than any cover crop, because its living roots are in the soil for much longer. Hay prices have been strong over the last couple of years, and there is always a market for high-quality hay. Read more in this article from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs.
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California Pecan Orchards Find Success Using Cover Crops to Reduce Pest Pressure

August 5, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices
Source: Environmental Defense Fund
Last fall, two farms in California’s Sacramento Valley planted a wildflower cover crop mix as part of a commitment to restore habitat within 325 acres of pecan orchards. The farms, Pacific Gold Agriculture and Bypass Farms, are participating in a project called “Orchards Alive” in hopes that wildflowers will attract pollinators and naturally reduce pest pressure. Read more in this article from the Environmental Defense Fund.
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The Do’s & Don’ts of Setting Up Farm Trials: Part 2

August 4, 2020 | Posted in Economics
Source: Cover Crop Corner
Last month, southeast Iowa cash and livestock producer Michael Vittetoe shared his insight into how his family farm has used cover crop trials to integrate new practices into their operation. In part two of this two-part Cover Crop Corner series, cover crop consultant David Kleinschmidt discusses key factors producers need to consider before setting up a trial, and what data to collect.
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Cover Crops: Why Not Give it a Try?

August 3, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices
Source: York News Times
On a hot, dry, and extremely windy day in early June, Neal Hentzen surveys the dryland field on the edge of Seward where his corn is ankle high. The leaves on the plants whip in the wind like green streamers running in long, straight rows from the road to a faraway fencepost. Read more in this article from the York News Times (York, NE).
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Make Farming Fun Again with Cover Crops & Regenerative Agriculture

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No-Till Legend Steve Groff says regenerative agriculture allows him to have fun with cover crop mixes and build soil health at the same time. Here’s Groff, waist deep in his cover crop field, to tell you a little bit more about his cover crop mix of hairy vetch and black oats and his regenerative ag philosophy.
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