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Alex Udermann shares how growing cover crops on his diversified farm has completely transformed the soil structure. Stephanie McLain testifies about the effects of having roots in the soil year-round. #bestoftheweb youtube.com/watch?v=STFyqVnM…
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This week's Cover Crop Strategies #bestoftheweb highlights:
- Transforming Soil Structure
- Cover Crops or Dust Bowl
- Cover Crops for Farm and Ranch Profitability
- Understanding the Why and How of Cover Crops
- Late Termination with Cereal Rye
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What if the Farm Bill rewarded long-term continuous no-till?
In this Frankly Speaking column, Ray McCormick revisits a proposal aimed at expanding no-till adoption through conservation-focused incentives.
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Johnny's Selected Seeds Farm Operation Manager, Collin Thompson, shares how to make cover crop goals, select appropriate varieties and tips on establishment and termination. #bestoftheweb covercropstrategies.com/arti…
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Adam Daugherty says the common denominator of no-till and cover crop success stories goes deeper than just the practices farmers implement. ow.ly/42XZ50Z9zLy
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Minnesota Water Quality Certified farmer Mark Kubesh shares his thoughts on water quality and managing a cereal rye cover crop. #bestoftheweb covercropstrategies.com/arti…
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In this blog, our editorial intern, Kendra Downing, shares some insights from her family's farm. 🔗 covercropstrategies.com/blog…
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Earlier this year, 205 custom operators and farm managers in Iowa responded to the annual Iowa farm custom rate survey that is coordinated by Iowa State University ag economists. The survey provides “average” and “median” custom rates. covercropstrategies.com/arti…
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In this episode of the Elevate Ag Soil Talk podcast, host Keith Berns sits down with Dennis Anderson, a farmer from Council Grove, Kansas. #bestoftheweb youtube.com/watch?v=wX46yyHA…
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Keith Berns sits down with Council Grove, Kansas farmer Dennis Anderson on the Elevate Ag Soil Talk podcast. Hear how he moved from conventional farming to integrating no-till and cover crops and what his farm looks like today.
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Check out this video to see how Griggs Farms LLC terminate cover crops on their farm. #bestoftheweb youtube.com/watch?v=NFEUB4Sz…
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Griggs Farms LLC in West Tennessee grows 2,000 acres of cotton, corn, soybeans & wheat. Matt and Kelly practice sustainable, regenerative farming, building soil health and reducing inputs. See how they terminate cover crops on their farm
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Kendra Downing grew up on her family’s farm near Cambridge, Ill. where they grow corn and soybeans. When she was 8 years old, and her younger sister was 5 years old, her parents decided they needed a project to keep busy and teach some life skills.
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Zach Louk and Nathan Choat from Green Cover Seed field questions from growers across the country. If you're wondering how, when or or what warm season cover crops to plant, take a listen! #bestoftheweb youtube.com/watch?v=GruapnM4…
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How, when, and what should you plant for warm season cover crops?
Zach Louk and Nathan Choat from @GreenCoverSeed answer growers’ top questions in this Q&A, covering species selection, timing, and establishment.
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Adam Daugherty, the @USDA_NRCS District Conservationist for Coffee County, Tenn., says the common denominator of no-till and cover crop success stories goes deeper than just the practices farmers implement.
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What were growers most interested in when it comes to cover crops in May?
The Top 10 list includes a mix of policy updates, management insights, and on-farm strategies that got the most attention last month.
👉 See what rose to the top: ow.ly/Layx50Z86al
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This week's @CoverCropping #bestoftheweb highlights:
-Warm Season Cover Crops Q&A
-Cover Crop Crimping Ahead of Cotton
-Cover Crops a Key to Diversifying Farm
-Cover Crops and Water Quality
-Cover Cropping
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