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North Dakota State University Introduces 2 New Varieties of Pulse Crops

May 4, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices

The North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station has released two new varieties of pulse crops: ND Dawn yellow pea and ND Crown kabuli chickpea. ND Dawn is the first yellow pea variety released from the NDSU Pulse Breeding Program.

Consider Black Oats as a Cover Crop

May 4, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Soil Health

Pennsylvania cover crop expert Steve Groff says black oats have impressed him the past few years as a cover crop. The winter hardy Cosaque variety of black oats seems to be most popular and can even be used as a forage.

No-Till, Cover Crops Pay Dividends on Dairy Farm

A pursuit of economical cattle feed leads to full-blown adoption of a diversified no-till, cover crop system.

By Julia Gerlach posted on May 1, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Fourth generation farmer Derek Van De Hey and his family may not become millionaires overnight, but over the long haul they expect their switch to a 100% no-till, cover crop system will save them nearly that amount, or possibly more.

Frost Seeding Improves Soil Health, Yields

May 1, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Winona Post

The neighbor stopped by on his side-by-side to see what Dave and Mike Unruh were up to. Yet here Dave and his son were — with the tractor and a seeder out in early March. Read more in this story from the Winona Post.

Improving Soil Health in Vegetable Production with Cover Crops

April 29, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Soil Health

Using cover crops is a way to protect the soil and mitigate soil loss, says Pennsylvania cover crop expert Steve Groff, and that includes in vegetable production. Groff also explains how vegetable production can be done with no-till, how bare soil can lead to soil-borne disease in vegetable crops, how soil health and plant health are linked, and more.

Cover Crops, Livestock Bring Life to No-Till Farm

Planting green and integrating livestock is helping South Dakota no-tiller Jordan Reimnitz reduce soil erosion and improve soil health, improve livestock health and stretch winter feed supplies.

April 28, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Grower and livestock producer Jordan Reimnitz has seen the benefits of going completely no-till on his family farm and adding cover crops to enhance the benefits.

Use Legumes as a Cover Crop in Orchards

April 27, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Good Fruit Grower

Cover crops are common, and most growers use grass. However, a few soil researchers suggest growers consider covering their alleys with legumes instead, as some organic growers already do. Read more in this article from Good Fruit Grower.

Managing Prevent Plant Acres This Spring

April 24, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: University of Minnesota Extension

The spring planting season is soon upon us. Prevent plant acres, or fields that were too wet to be planted to a cash crop last year, may need some special attention this season. Read more in this article from the University of Minnesota Extension.

Cover Crop Conversation: Strip-Tillers Share Methods & Modifications

Seeding strategies and selecting varieties were among the topics of conversation during an exclusive roundtable dinner ahead of the 5th annual National Strip-Tillage Conference.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on April 21, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Strip-tillers tend to be naturally inquisitive. So having the opportunity to assemble a diverse group for a candid dinner conversation provided plenty of productive back-and-forth on a range of topics.

[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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Ray McCormick’s Conservation Buffer

Earlier this week we paid another visit to this year’s Conservation Ag Operator Fellow, Ray McCormick in Vincennes, Ind., and one thing about Ray is that even when it’s the “off season,” he’s still thinking ahead for next season.

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North Dakota State University Introduces 2 New Varieties of Pulse Crops

Consider Black Oats as a Cover Crop

No-Till, Cover Crops Pay Dividends on Dairy Farm

Frost Seeding Improves Soil Health, Yields

Improving Soil Health in Vegetable Production with Cover Crops

Cover Crops, Livestock Bring Life to No-Till Farm

Use Legumes as a Cover Crop in Orchards

Managing Prevent Plant Acres This Spring

Cover Crop Conversation: Strip-Tillers Share Methods & Modifications

[Podcast] Best Cover Crops for Spring

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