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What to Do if You Can't Plant a Cash Crop
A bare field is a vulnerable field, subject to losing its valuable, nutrient-rich layer of topsoil because wind can blow the topsoil away and rain can wash it away.
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4 Questions to Consider for Prevent Planting Cover Crops
NRCS conservation agronomist shares important points on deciding when to seed cover crops and which species to choose.
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When Do Cover Crops Pay Off?
A new report from USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education explores cover crop profitability.
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Interseeding Early Cover Crops into Corn
There are limited opportunities to establish cover crops in typical field crop rotations.
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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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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.
