Home / Topics / Content Areas / Editors' Picks

Editors' Picks
Editors' Picks RSS Feed RSS

Not All Grass Used as Covers is Created Equally

April 10, 2020 | Posted in Grazing
Source: Tri-State Livestock News
Knowing the predominant grass species on a livestock operation is important for ranchers because not all grass is created equally. While producers carefully select species to be used as cover crops or part of a total mixed ration, many ranchers do not know the primary grass species their livestock is consuming, according to North Dakota State University Extension livestock specialists. Read more in this article from the Tri-State Livestock News.
Read More

Iowa Learning Farms Eval Says Soil Erosion Top Reason for Using Covers

April 8, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices
Source: Bloomfield Democrat (Bloomfield, IA)
Iowa Learning Farms recently released its 2019 Evaluation Report detailing the impact of multiple education and outreach initiatives throughout the year. Key statistics from the report include an up year in cover crop plantings – estimated to eclipse 1 million acres in Iowa. Read more in this article from the Bloomfield Democrat (Bloomfield, IA).
Read More

Soil Health Practices Help Minnesota Farmer

April 8, 2020 | Posted in Soil Health
Source: The Calendonia Argus (Houston County, MN)
As more and more farms find different ways to utilize their land, one Minnesota farm is using soil health practices to help them out. Connor McCormick, who farms just outside of Caledonia along with his dad Kevin, said their first time using a cover crop – cereal rye – turned out pretty good. Read more in this article from the Caledonia Argus (Houston County, MN).
Read More

Winter Rye Cover Crops Make Excellent Forage

April 6, 2020 | Posted in Grazing
Source: Wisconsin State Farmer
Winter rye can be used as a cover crop after corn silage to protect against soil erosion, and in parts of Wisconsin is recommended by conservation planners. Properly managed, it has multiple uses and benefits beyond conservation, including forage production, nutrient management and weed suppression. Read more in this article from Wisconsin State Farmer.
Read More

Storing Carbon in the Soil a Win-Win for Farmers

April 6, 2020 | Posted in Soil Health
Source: Conservation News
In 2019, a UN report laid out a bitter truth: The current food system is fueling the destruction of Earth’s forests — and humanity must overhaul how we grow and ship food to stop climate breakdown. But countries are struggling to keep farming sustainable while meeting the mounting demand for production — which must increase by between 25 percent and 70 percent by 2050 to feed growing populations. Read more in this article from Conservation International.
Read More

Pennycress Doubles as Cover Crop, Cash Crop

April 3, 2020 | Posted in Soil Health
Source: The Courier (Waterloo, Iowa)
Cover crops are an investment in soil health, but what if they paid off as a cash crop as well? Researchers at the University of Minnesota are aiming for just that as they shape pennycress into a suitable food and fuel product that can fit in with the typical upper Midwest crop rotation. Read more in this article from The Courier (Waterloo, Iowa).
Read More
NNTC_Logo_2025_4c.png

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.

Learn More

Top Articles

Must Read Free Eguides

Download these helpful knowledge building tools

View More

Videos

Cover Cropping in Integrated Farming Systems

Cover Cropping in Integrated Farming Systems

Last week we had boots on the ground at the Big Soil Health Event in Cedar Falls, Iowa where agronomist David Kleinschmidt emphasized the importance of considering Carbon to Nitrogen ratios of cover crops and residues.

View More
All Things Cover Crop

Get all things Cover Crop all the time!

Start Your Membership