Can Interseeding Cover Crops Work?

Using the right equipment and planting in corn early might be the keys to success.

By Chris Torres posted on May 9, 2024 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Farm Progress

Using the right equipment and planting in corn early might be the keys to successful interseeding.

Research Report Outlines Agriculture's Role in Global Sustainability Efforts

June 29, 2023 | Posted in Investing in Regenerative Ag

Source: McKinsey & Company

Sustainable farming is necessary for decarbonization. But to get the world to net zero, the agriculture sector must take action along the entire value chain.

Biden's Proposed Budget Plan Would Make Cover Crop Pilot Programs Permanent

March 14, 2023 | Posted in Investing in Regenerative Ag, Economics

The Biden administration released a $6.8 trillion budget proposal last week that could propel more farmers toward cover crops and other conservation agriculture practices if approved.

Colleges Partake in Initiative to Develop Future Leaders of Food, Climate & Sustainable Agriculture

January 19, 2023 | Posted in Investing in Regenerative Ag

Source: Virginia Tech

The overall objective of the project is to create a more diverse and well-prepared set of graduates in the food, agriculture, natural, and human sciences disciplines who are ready to tackle the complex challenges of today. Graduates of the program will be ready to enter the workforce with both an innovative skill set and mindset — essential in today’s world.

Making Cover Crops Pay — For You

Farmers looking to invest in their soils and put more money in their pocket should consider what cover crops have to offer.

February 1, 2019 | Posted in Soil Health, Economics

Cover crops have been used on American farms for over 75 years, but it wasn’t until 2012 that the practice really started to be tracked in annual surveys.

From the Desk of John Dobberstein

Reasons to Revisit Cover Crops

By John Dobberstein posted on August 13, 2015 | Posted in Soil Health

It looks like the cover-crop movement continues to build steam in the U.S., as growers are seeding them to reduce erosion, fix or scavenge nutrients, improve soil biological activity and the like.

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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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