Farm Manager Scott Latham describes some of the reasons he grows cover crops at Sauvie Island Organics, a 24-acre vegetable farm that serves the Portland, Ore., market. The farm's soils are sandy, so cover crops are used to maintain or improve soil organic matter amidst fairly intensive vegetable production.
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.