The Iowa Soybean Association, the Iowa Corn Promotion Board, and the Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance are leading a statewide push toward a national cover crop goal of 30 million acres.
Based on a recent survey, ASTA predicts that the USDA's Partnerships for Climate Smart-Commodities will lead to an increase of 10.5 million acres in cover crop planting over five years.
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.
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.