Influence of Cover Crops on Soybean Yield, Profits

August 23, 2021 | Posted in Economics

Source: Soybean Research & Information Network

Cover crops are promoted as a valuable practice to reduce erosion and nutrient loss while improving soil health. Incorporating this practice into current production systems can be challenging. Read more in this article from the Soybean Research & Information Network.

[Podcast] Cover Crop Management Tips

In this Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction podcast from the Illinois Corn Association, host Todd Gleason from University of Illinois interviews three cover crop experts on managing covers.

July 21, 2020 | Posted in Soil Health

In this Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction podcast from the Illinois Corn Association, host Todd Gleason from University of Illinois interviews three cover crop experts on managing covers.

Illinois Incentivizes Planting Fall Cover Crops in 2020 Budget

Crop Insurance Reward Pilot Program promotes cover crops as an in-field management practice.

June 3, 2019 | Posted in Soil Health, Economics

Source: American Farmland Trust press release

The Illinois Department of Agriculture will adopt and implement a crop insurance reward program for cover crops that American Farmland Trust and a coalition of agriculture, environmental and conservation organizations developed.

From the Desk of Laura Barrera

Save Your Nutrients with No-Till, Covers

June 14, 2016 | Posted in Soil Health

When it comes to nutrient loss, no-till practices sometimes get the blame. But a study out of Iowa found that tillage also contributes to nutrient runoff.

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Aigen Shows Off New Weeding Technology at FIRA USA

I’m in Sacramento, Calif., this week at FIRA USA and we’re just going to get right into it. Why don’t you take a look at some of the newest and most exciting Ag technology on display at this year’s conference.

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