More Predator Insects in Cornfields with Cover Crops

June 16, 2021 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Farm Forum

University of Minnesota Extension researchers have started a small trial examining the predation rate of insect pests in differently managed row crop fields. We compared pest predation in row crop fields with cover crops to predation rates in fields without cover crops. Read more in this article from Farm Forum.

Corteva to Help Farmers Sell Carbon Credits

May 24, 2021 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: The Fence Post

Corteva Agriscience announced it has created a carbon and ecosystems services portfolio to help farmers sell carbon credits. The introductory launch of Corteva’s Carbon Initiative will be targeted to row crop farmers in Illinois, Indiana and Iowa this year, with the intent to expand to new geographies and crops for the 2022 growing season. Read more in this article from The Fence Post.

Successfully Managing & Marketing a No-Till Hemp System

Get starter tips and learn what mistakes to avoid from Pennsylvania no-tiller Steve Groff at the National No-Tillage Conference Summer Intensive, June 23-24.

May 19, 2021 | Posted in Economics

The hemp industry has been booming in the U.S. and has long-term promise as an alternative crop. But hemp is a lot different than traditional row crops and there’s a learning curve when it comes to seeding practices, genetics, harvest methods or dealing with the legal requirements, says Steve Groff.

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Cover Cropping in Integrated Farming Systems

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.

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