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December 27, 2024

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Cover Crop Strategies' Best of the Web: Dec. 27, 2024

Cover Crop Strategies editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at various aspects of our great agricultural industry. Here is our favorite content from the past week. The Best of the Web This Week series is brought to you by Saddle Butte Ag. Read More

Study Finds Soybean Yields Resilient Following Late Rye Termination

A cover crop of quick growing cereal rye can keep the soil in place over winter’s brown and blowing days. Its long roots soak up excess spring rains, and its straw helps block weeds. Read More

Pastures and Radishes: Renovating With Cover Crops

Planting radishes not only provides a forage resource for grazing livestock but helps improve pasture and soil quality. Read More

CIG Partners Develop 3D Technology to Help Farmers with Weed Suppression

Through a Conservation Innovation Grant, NRCS partners are using 3D imagery to map cover crops and weeds with precision, helping farmers make informed decisions on how to control resistant weeds on their operations. Read More

The Best Cover Crop and Herbicide Applications for Soybean Yields

A new study examining crop yields following cover crop and herbicide use helps create a framework for choosing the right approach when trying to suppress weeds in soybeans. Read More

Cover Crops Benefit Cattle and Income Potential

Integrating livestock into crop production is a must on the Taylor Farm near Bouton, in central Iowa. Read More

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