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Why Take Steps to Improve Soil Organic Matter?

Building soil organic matter and improving soil health is a long-term investment and requires consistent practices like having well-timed and purposeful tillage, planting cover crops and implementing crop rotation and diversity.
Taking steps to build soil organic matter can help to maintain soil health and ensure sustainable farming practices, according to North Dakota State University Extension soil and soil health experts.
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[Podcast] Outside-The-Box Cover Crop Ideas with Agronomist Joe Ailts

In this episode of the Cover Crop Strategies podcast, brought to you by GS3 Quality Seed, listen to a conversation with Faulkton, S.D., grower Alex Frasier, as he discusses his unique practice of interseeding a cover crop mix into soybeans and how it has helped him save on fertilizer, fuel and other costs.
In this episode of the Cover Crop Strategies podcast, brought to you by GS3 Quality Seed,   listen to a conversation with Deer Park, Wis., agronomist Joe Ailts, as he discusses everything from nitrogen for a following corn crop, best cover crop blends following small grain harvest, the most outside-the-box ideas he has encountered as an agronomist and much more.
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[Podcast] The Origin Story of Steve Groff’s Winter King Hairy Vetch Cover Crop

In this episode of the Cover Crop Strategies podcast, brought to you by Montag Manufacturing, listen to a conversation with cover crop expert Steve Groff, who farms in southern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
In this episode of the Cover Crop Strategies podcast, brought to you by Montag Manufacturing, listen to a conversation with cover crop expert Steve Groff, who farms in southern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
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Maximizing Legume Cover Crops for Less Nitrogen Use

Managing legumes as a cover crop requires smart decision making, says Pennsylvania cover crop expert Steve Groff. From choosing the best nitrogen-producing species and planting legumes as early as possible to using winter hardy selections and planting into green legumes, Groff shares best practices for getting the most out your covers while using less nitrogen.




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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.

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