Understanding Cover Crop Yield Drag & ROI in a Cover Crop System

By Amanda Kautz posted on January 30, 2024 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Farm Progress

Many benefits of a cover crop being integrated into a crop rotation are long term and multi-year. The longer the system is in place, the more resilient the soil and the more benefits are realized.

Policy Budget for Cover Crops & the Lesson of Crop Insurance

February 1, 2022 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: University of Illinois Extension

Current evidence largely suggests cover crops do not raise yields or returns in the first years of adoption. It is unclear if they will raise returns or lower risk over time. Read more in this article from University of Illinois Farmdoc.

Grazing Covers: Negative Impacts on Soil & Yields

July 2, 2021 | Posted in Grazing

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

Grazing cover crops can be a potential option to re-integrate crops with livestock production and reverse the adverse effects of separating crops and livestock production. Grazing cover crops could still maintain the benefits from cover crops as roots and some stubble remain after grazing. Read more in this article from University of Nebraska Extension.

Study: Cover Crops Can Suppress Weeds, Boost Crop Yields with Proper Management

April 29, 2019 | Posted in Economics

Source: Kansas State University

A long-term study by Kansas State University researchers looking at the value of cover crops seeded in a no-till rotation with wheat, sorghum and soybeans found covers have definite advantages when they're used properly by farmers.

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Ray McCormick’s Conservation Buffer

Earlier this week we paid another visit to this year’s Conservation Ag Operator Fellow, Ray McCormick in Vincennes, Ind., and one thing about Ray is that even when it’s the “off season,” he’s still thinking ahead for next season.

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