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[Podcast] Best Cover Crops for Spring

In this week’s podcast, Pennsylvania cover crop expert Steve Groff discusses cover crop species that are best for planting in late winter/early spring. (Courtesy of Cover Crop Innovators)
April 20, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices
In this week’s podcast, Pennsylvania cover crop expert Steve Groff discusses cover crop species that are best for planting in late winter/early spring. (Courtesy of Cover Crop Innovators)
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Harvest Cover Crops as Hay or Straw

April 20, 2020 | Posted in Soil Health
Source: Akron Beacon Journal
With the shortage and increasing price of quality hay and an increase in straw prices as well, spring of 2020 may be a season to harvest our winter cereal crops as either hay or straw, depending on your needs. Recent auction reports have hay averaging over $200/T (up to $350 in one report) and straw averaging $150/T. Read more in this article from the Akron Beacon Journal.
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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.
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3 Soil Health Indicators

April 15, 2020 | Posted in Soil Health
Source: Soil Health Partnership
Soil health is the capacity of soil to function as a vital living system to sustain biological productivity, maintain environmental quality, and promote plant, animal, and human health. This is a concept that characterizes the ability of a living soil system to perform functions such as supporting plant health. Read more in this article from the Soil Health Partnership.
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Don't Change Your Planting Plans

April 13, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices
Source: North Dakota State University Extension press release
Producers should not change their spring planting intentions because of the coronavirus outbreak, according to North Dakota State University Extension crops economist Frayne Olson. "Don't change your plans based on what you see in the markets today because it's not going to be a good reference point," he says.
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Cover Crops Can Be the Answer

April 13, 2020 | Posted in Grazing
Source: Tri-State Livestock News
Producers select a crop based on various components unique to their own operation. While each cover crop can offer a multitude of benefits, Miranda Meehan, extension livestock environmental stewardship specialist at North Dakota State University, urges ranchers to look at the big picture. Read more in this article from Tri-State Livestock News.
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Crunching the Numbers on Cover Cropping Practices

Results from the first Cover Crop Strategies Benchmark Study reveal the seeding methods, mixes and management that strip-tillers are implementing on their operations.
April 13, 2020 | Posted in Economics
Our editors dig deep into the cover cropping habits of strip-tillers, evaluating seeding methods, termination practices, variety selection and much more in the first Cover Crop Strategies Benchmark Study. Nearly 1,500 respondents identifying themselves as farmers or ranchers participated in the study, including more than 200 strip-tillers. 
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The National No-Tillage Conference returns January 7-10, 2025! Build and refine your no-till system with dozens of new ideas and connections at the 33rd Annual National No-Tillage Conference in Louisville, Ky. Jan. 7-10, 2025. Experience an energizing 4-day agenda featuring inspiring general session speakers, expert-led No-Till Classrooms and collaborative No-Till Roundtables. Plus, Certified Crop Adviser credits will be offered.

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