Articles Tagged with ''Cover crops''

New Cover Crop Council Taking Shape in Western U.S.

May 29, 2018 | Posted in Cover Crops

Grassland Oregon to collaborate with other organizations on development of a Western Cover Crop Council.

[Podcast] Regenerating No-Till Soils After a Season of Saturated Soil

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Montag Mfg., we welcome Barry Fisher, a veteran soil health expert and regional team leader with Indiana’s NRCS office to discuss soil health strategies.

By Mark McNeely posted on May 25, 2018 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health, Water Management

Planting Green Impacts on Corn Emergence

May 15, 2018

Source: Penn State Extension

Corn planted into standing un-rolled cover may show reduced yields due to lower populations and greater plant height variability.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Working with At-Risk Soils Leads to Experimentation and No-Till Success

Adding cover crops, winter wheat and making key equipment changes help keep soils in place in Wisconsin’s Driftless Area.

By Roger Bindl and Martha Mintz posted on May 12, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

While I only truly count myself as being a no-tiller for the past 8 years since I started farming on my own, I’m no stranger to the practice. Of the 210 acres I farm, all but 38 acres are considered Highly Erodible Lands (HEL). The land my father, Wayne “Buzz” Bindl, farmed was similar and I’m sure this was one of the driving reasons he started no-tilling back in the early 1980s.

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Making a Case for Winter Canola

By Frank Lessiter posted on May 12, 2018

With low grain prices and a declining wheat acreage, Guy Swanson believes winter canola could replace a considerable amount of the winter wheat grown in the western U.S. The result could be higher incomes for no-tillers, bonus opportunities for turning out a high-quality product and a dramatic reduction in soil erosion.

Survey Shows Indiana Remains a Top State for Cover Crops

April 27, 2018 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Indiana NRCS

With the late harvest and heavy rains farmers experienced last fall, seeing close to 1 million acres of cover crops growing is no small accomplishment.

[Podcast] Strategies for Getting Off the Starting Block with Cover Crops: Part 2

In the second part of this two-part podcast, brought to you by Montag Mfg., cover crop educator and Pennsylvania no-tiller Steve Groff concludes by sharing important insights for no-tillers who are grazing cover crops on their operation, as well tips for successfully planning and purchasing cover crop seed, and questions no-tillers should ask when identifying suitable seed suppliers.

By John Dobberstein posted on April 26, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Equipment, Nutrient Management

Late Spring and Cover Crops Can Still Work

April 25, 2018 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Iowa Soybean Assn.

There are ways to adapt for planting in fields with cover crops during this cool, wet spring.

Mobile App Now Available for Cover Crop Field Guide

April 17, 2018 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Purdue University

The app is available for both iOS and Android devices with an annual subscription for $2.99.

Early-Season Management of Soybeans

April 16, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: University of Illinois

It’s clear that the spring of 2018 is not going to be one that allows a very early start for field operations.

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What to Expect at 2025 National Strip-Tillage Conference

The 2025 National Strip-Tillage Conference takes place July 31-August 1 in Iowa City. In this video, past attendees and speakers share why they keep coming back! Head to StripTillConference.com to download the program and register for the 2025 National Strip-Tillage Conference!

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Date: 05/06/25

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From Sioux Falls, S.D. attendees will travel to innovative farms that showcase best practices in conservation agriculture, hear from inspiring speakers and experience behind-the-scenes industry stops that will make the 2025 planting season a memorable one.

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