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Bayer, Bunge, Chevron Reach Ownership Agreement for CoverCress

August 1, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Soil Health

CoverCress Inc. will continue as an independent entity under tripartite ownership by Bayer, Bunge, and Chevron. Bayer will own 65% of the shares, while Bunge and Cheveron will own the remaining 35%.

Toy-sized Tractor Drones Aim to Inspect Crops, Plant Covers

July 29, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Equipment

Source: University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

A collaboration with the automation startup Earth Sense has tested a small drone used to autonomously phenotype crops, and another specifically designed to automate planting cover crops between rows of more developed cash crops.

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How did no-till help you deal with challenging weather this spring compared to your neighbors who do conventional tillage?

July 16, 2022 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection, Soil Health

How did no-till help you deal with challenging weather this spring compared to your neighbors who do conventional tillage?

A Trifecta of Tools to Improve Soil and Water Quality

Davenport, Iowa’s, Robb Ewoldt implements innovative conservation practices to boost his bottom line while improving the environment.

By Noah Newman posted on July 13, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Equipment, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Robb Ewoldt, along with his wife, Jennifer, and teenage sons, Alex and Isaac, grows corn and soybeans in eastern Iowa, just three miles north of the Mississippi River. He farms 2,000 acres with a main goal always in mind.

The Biofuel Folks Might Like a Word About Your Corn Stover

By Brian O'Connor posted on June 18, 2022 | Posted in Cover Crops, Residue Management, Soil Health

A study published in the Journal of Cleaner Production found that harvesting up to 30% of corn stover on a field for use in fuel products could increase revenues for growers and decrease the negative impact on the environment, while at the same time allowing some soil organic matter accumulation.

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No-Till, Double-Cropping Provide Steady Results for Michigan Dairy

Clair Armbrustmacher continues to advance his successful but somewhat solitary no-till system to include twin-row and cover crops.

By Martha Mintz posted on May 28, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Equipment, Soil Health

Clair Armbrustmacher continues to advance his successful but somewhat solitary no-till system to include twin-row and cover crops.

Government, Non-Profit, Company Offer $2.6 Million for Covers

May 24, 2022 | Posted in Cover Crops, Residue Management, Nutrient Management

Grants have been awarded to the non-profit groups American Farmland Trust, Ducks Unlimited, the Kansas Association of Conservation Districts, Minnesota Soil Health Coalition and Practical Farmers of Iowa.

Spoon-Feeding Nitrogen: Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck

Indiana farmer reflects on twenty years of change, outlines how to maximize return on investment with N application.

By Noah Newman posted on April 30, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Equipment, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Mike Starkey operates a 7th generation family farm in Brownsburg, Ind., right across the road from a K-8 school and the biggest church in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.

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Penn: Consider Early Kill for 2022 Non-Legume Covers

April 25, 2022 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Penn State Extension

When a cover crop is terminated, the fresh residue is broken down by microbes in the soil. These microbes use N and other key nutrients found in the cover crop residue as fuel sources for the break-down process. However, if there is not enough N in the residue to complete the process, microbes will use N from the soil instead.

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South African No-Tiller Enjoying Above Average Yields on Below Average Soils

Bergville farmer overcame climate, soil challenges by switching to no-till 20 years ago

By Noah Newman posted on April 22, 2022 | Posted in Soil Health

South African no-tiller Egon Zunckel is always grappling with erratic weather patterns on his farm in Bergville, KwaZulu-Natal. On average, Zunckel gets roughly 36 inches of rain per year, but it’s not uncommon to go 4 months without a single drop during the winter. That’s one of several reasons why he went 100% no-till 20 years ago. The No-Till Passport series is brought to you by Martin Industries.

Articles Tagged with ''cover crops''

Bayer, Bunge, Chevron Reach Ownership Agreement for CoverCress

Toy-sized Tractor Drones Aim to Inspect Crops, Plant Covers

How did no-till help you deal with challenging weather this spring compared to your neighbors who do conventional tillage?

A Trifecta of Tools to Improve Soil and Water Quality

The Biofuel Folks Might Like a Word About Your Corn Stover

No-Till, Double-Cropping Provide Steady Results for Michigan Dairy

Government, Non-Profit, Company Offer $2.6 Million for Covers

Spoon-Feeding Nitrogen: Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck

Penn: Consider Early Kill for 2022 Non-Legume Covers

South African No-Tiller Enjoying Above Average Yields on Below Average Soils

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