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Move to Twin Rows, Cover Crops Boosts Efficiency, Saves More Soil

A twin-row conversion helped Greencastle, Ind., no-tiller Ron Cash increase corn populations, while cover crops are giving him greater control over erosion issues.

By John Dobberstein posted on December 14, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Equipment

Erosion has always been a big concern for Greencastle, Ind., no-tiller Ron Cash.

Consider Controlling Mustards in Wheat Earlier

December 7, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Kansas State University Extension

Kansas State University Extension explains why controlling mustards in wheat before spring is more effective and what the herbicide options are.

NWF Seeking Growers for Cover Crop Outreach

December 4, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: National Wildlife Federation

The National Wildlife Federation is accepting applications for farmers and conservation professionals to conduct outreach to promote cover crops and provide region-specific information and farming knowledge to farmers and crop advisers.

New Institute Launched to Help Improve Soil Health

By John Dobberstein posted on December 4, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health, Products

The South Health Institute plans to establish national baselines for soil health, build knowledge of soil-health economics, offer educational programs and coordinate research on the topic.

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Cover Crops Key to Reducing, Managing Extreme Weather

By Laura Barrera posted on December 1, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops

Drought, heat, hot wind, heavy rainfall, flooding and other extreme weather cost the top 10 U.S. agriculture states more than $25 billion the last 5 years, says the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).

Camelina Cover Crops a Boon for Bees

November 25, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops, Water Management

Source: USDA-Agricultural Research Service

USDA scientists have found that the flowering period of the camelina plant can provide honey bees and other insects with a critical, early-spring source of nectar and pollen.

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Writing Is On the Wall

By John Dobberstein posted on November 25, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops, Water Management

The latest round of taxpayer funds aimed at the declining Ogallala Aquifer shows why no-tilling, cover crops, precision irrigation and prescription grazing will be extremely important tools for farmers in the years ahead.

Use Cover Crops to Support Pollinators

November 23, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education

A free bulletin from Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education helps growers make thoughtful changes in cover crop selection and management to support pollinators.

Retooled Rotary Hoe Interseeds Cover Crops Into Corn

Outfitted with a Gandy applicator, this 20-foot used rotary hoe successfully interseeded annual ryegrass and hairy vetch into standing corn at the V5 stage.

By John Dobberstein posted on November 14, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Equipment

No-Tillers around the Corn Belt are continuing to find innovative ways to interseed cover crops into standing crops earlier in the year.

Winter Cover, Better Spraying Build Stronger Soil, Cleaner Fields

Kentucky no-tiller Jack Estes is seeing promising results from keeping his fields covered as much as possible, switching up herbicides and improving sprayer performance.

By Laura Barrera posted on November 14, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection, Nutrient Management

The Estes family may have adopted no-till in 1983 to avoid picking rocks, but in the 32 years since they’ve seen many more advantages to giving up the plow.

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