National Cover Crop Summit Updates

National No-Tillage Conference Offers Advice Applicable to No-Till Operations Worldwide

mvogel@lessitermedia.com — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500

More than 800 farmers, researchers, educators and industry experts traveled to Indianapolis in early January to attend the 32nd Annual National No-Tillage Conference. Attendees representing 36 states in the U.S., along with the countries of Canada, China, Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy and Ukraine spent 4 days absorbing knowledge and networking at the event.

Turning ‘Educational Experiences’ into Successes with Cover Crops in Long-Term No-Till

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 20:00:00 -0400

Farmer from Marion, Ill., Adam Dahmer, to discuss his approach to cover crop management, its evolution on his farm and tips for newcomers at the 2019 National Cover Crop Summit.

Plan Ahead: Will My Herbicide Program Prevent Successful Cover Crop Establishment?

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 06:30:00 -0400

Weed scientist from Penn State University to discuss herbicide practices at the 2019 National Cover Crop Summit.

A 360-Degree Perspective on How Cover Crops Affect Farm Profitability

Sat, 09 Mar 2019 12:12:00 -0500

The regional director of extension programs for the USDA’s Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program to share results of the economical benefits of cover crop seeding at the 2019 National Cover Crop Summit.

Continuing Education Credits Offered for National Cover Crop Summit

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 11:00:00 -0500

A total of 9 credits have been authorized for speakers headlining this inaugural virtual event, slated for March 20-21, 2019.

5 Mindsets that Successful Cover Croppers Have in Common

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 10:53:00 -0500

Pennsylvania no-tiller and internationally renowned cover crop coach, Steve Groff , to share the importance of looking to the future and trying new strategies at the 2019 National Cover Crop Summit.

Rolling Cover Crops Successfully in No-Till Systems

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 15:33:00 -0500

University of Wisconsin Extension specialist in organic agriculture, Erin Silva, to share successful organic no-till production techniques during the 2019 National Cover Crop Summit.

Improving Farm and Feedlot Soil Health with Cover Crops

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 14:20:00 -0500

Rancher at Tiffany Cattle Co. to discuss how he and his brother have evolved their custom cattle-finishing facility from strictly grazing native Flint Hills pastures to grazing and forage and, finally, adding cover crops for soil improvement at the 2019 National Cover Crop Summit.

Succeeding with Aerially Seeded Cover Crops — Even in Spring!

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 11:54:00 -0500

Cover crop applicator and co-owner of Dairyland Aviation to discuss the necessary steps to ensure a successful cover crop stand with aerially seeded cover crops at the 2019 National Cover Crop Summit.

Examining Cover Crop Benefits in Continuous Wheat and Cotton Rotations in a Semi-Arid Environment

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 03:00:00 -0500

Texas A&M environmental soil scientist Paul DeLaune to discuss the benefits of cover crops in continuous wheat and cotton rotations in a semi-arid environment at the 2019 National Cover Crop Summit.

Lessiter Media Unveils New Website, Event Focused on Cover Crop Management

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Lessiter Media, publishers of No-Till Farmer and Strip-Till Farmer, has announced the launch of new website and event dedicated to providing farmers with practical tips and information on managing cover crops to improve their soil resource, protect the environment and enhance on-farm profitability.

First-Ever National Cover Crop Summit Announced

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 14:27:00 -0500

No-Till Farmer editors have announced the launch of the first-ever National Cover Crop Summit — a free virtual event which will be held March 20-21, 2019.