This article focuses on the three leading resources on cover crops produced by SARE, for more information about how to integrate cover crops into your farm management contact the MSU Extension cover crops team.
In this video produced for the SARE National Conference on Cover Crops & Soil Health,
Michigan farmer John Burk tells about his strategies for incorporating various cover crop
mixes into his rotation of corn, soybeans, sugar beets and wheat.
Gabe Brown is a no-till farmer from North Dakota who in the past 20 years has seen his soil organic matter increase from 1.9 to 6.1% and water infiltration rise from 0.5 inches per hour to 8 inches.
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.