Termination

Cover crops provide a multitude of agronomic and environmental benefits for growers, but In the end they're usually terminated ("killed") to provide nutrients back to the soil, increase carbon and soil organic matter and make room for cash crops — or become a highly nutritious food source for livestock. In this topic growers will find tips and strategies for ensuring the most efficient and effective termination of cover crops, whether it's by herbicide, winterkill, roller-crimper, mowing or other methods.

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[Podcast] The Big Picture of Glyphosate Resistance in The U.S. and The United Kingdom

For this episode of the Cover Crop Strategies Podcast, brought to you by Sound Agriculture, listen to a conversation with John Cussans, a UK based weed biology and management specialist with an organization called ADAS.
For this episode of the Cover Crop Strategies Podcast, brought to you by Sound Agriculture, listen to a conversation with John Cussans, a UK based weed biology and management specialist with an organization called ADAS.
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[Podcast] Reflecting on 15 Years of Cover Crops, No-Till & Regenerative Ag with Doug Fifer

For this episode of the Cover Crop Strategies Podcast, brought to you by Sound Agriculture, listen to a conversation with Doug Fifer, Virginia no-tiller and president of the Virginia No-Till Alliance (VANTAGE).
For this episode of the Cover Crop Strategies Podcast, brought to you by Sound Agriculture, listen to a conversation with Doug Fifer, Virginia no-tiller and president of the Virginia No-Till Alliance (VANTAGE).
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[Podcast] Cover Crops & Weather Extremes with Ray McCormick, Loran Steinlage, Barry Fisher and Allen Berry

For this episode of the Cover Crop Strategies Podcast, brought to you by Sound Agriculture, listen to a panel discussion centered on cover crops and extreme weather conditions, featuring 4 growers from 4 different states who all have a wealth of experience using cover crops.
For this episode of the Cover Crop Strategies Podcast, brought to you by Sound Agriculture, listen to a panel discussion from the 2025 National No-Tillage Conference. This discussion, centered on cover crops and extreme weather conditions, features 4 growers from 4 different states who all have a wealth of experience using cover crops.
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[Podcast] Women Landowners Leading Regeneration & Other New Cover Crop Programs

For this episode of the Cover Crop Strategies Podcast, brought to you by Sound Agriculture, we hear from Olivia Caillouet, the soil health program manager at the University of Missouri’s Center for Regenerative Agriculture.
For this episode of the Cover Crop Strategies Podcast, brought to you by Sound Agriculture, we hear from Olivia Caillouet. She’s the soil health program manager at the University of Missouri’s Center for Regenerative Agriculture and she’s here to discuss some of the newest and most exciting cover crop related projects she’s been working on as of late.
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The National No-Tillage Conference returns January 6-9, 2026! Build and refine your no-till system with dozens of new ideas and connections at the 34th Annual National No-Tillage Conference in St. Louis, Jan. 6-9, 2026. 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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