Across the country, farmers are turning to cover crops as a powerful tool for building healthier soils and more resilient operations. According to the newly
Purchasing seed that has been tested and labeled in accordance with the Federal Seed Act is crucial for ensuring the quality and authenticity of the
The Carbon to Nitrogen (C:N) ratio is a crucial aspect of understanding how organic matter breaks down and releases nutrients in the soil. When considering
If you’re using legumes as cover crops to increase your soil’s natural nitrogen, proper termination timing is key to getting the maximum nitrogen benefit.
As we step into a new year, it’s time for agricultural pioneers to prioritize the very foundation of their success: soil health. For farmers looking
Dr. Bronson Strickland of MSU Deer Lab demonstrates why improved clover varieties matter in food plots. He reviews historic Persian clover to GO Seed’s improved
The Chesapeake Bay serves as a case study in how cover crops prevent nutrients from entering watersheds while also recycling them for future cash crops.
When winter winds bring a chill to the air, you grab your winter coat for protection from the elements. That’s just the start of the
In part two of this two-part series on the economics of cover crops, we explore how a holistic approach to taking care of resources comes
Cover crops are highly versatile and many span across seasons, in this article, we’re going to do our best to organize them for quick research.
In part one of this three-part series on the economics of cover crops, we explore how to reduce farm inputs. “Yeah, the principle of cover
Ordering seeds as soon as possible and ensuring quality is essential ahead of fall planting. Here are some tips on purchasing seed for fall planting.
Good, fertile soil and clean, healthy water are invaluable resources for agricultural producers. Soil erosion is a serious threat to both. As WWF explains, erosion
Through disrupted supply chains impacting beef prices and marketing opportunities to tight commodity supplies inflating the cost of feed, beef producers have had to navigate
There’s no question that cover crops have their benefits. After all, the right cover crop can improve nutrient availability and drainage while helping soils retain
From livestock feed crops like alfalfa and clover to produce like blueberries and melons, commercial production of more than 100 US grown crops rely on bee pollination.
For students interested in going into agriculture with a specific focus on cover crops and taking a more holistic approach to food production, Houin believes the future is bright.
Using late-maturing clovers to extend your grazing season has more than just financial benefits Feed, especially during the wintertime, is the biggest cost of production
Two experienced cover croppers share their varying approaches to equipment setups and strategy for planting green
Myths surrounding cover crops typically fall into one of two camps. The first camp is that of detriment. Join us as we bust 8 cover crop myth’s
The way Jimmy Emmons raises crops and cattle on his Oklahoma farm is very different from what they were 26 years ago.
Producers, researchers, and cover crop experts share what cover crop gifts they are most thankful for From extending grazing seasons to reducing feed and fertilizer
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If done correctly, inter-seeding cover crops into corn can uplift grain yields To get a head start on establishing winter covers, interseeding has started to
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Whether you want to grow more homegrown feedstuff without…
Columbia Root Knot Nematodes (CRKN) are a pest of the…
The Winter of 2018-2019 will go down in history as one of the…
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My name is Jeremy Sweeten and I am a hay/beef farmer in…
As the 2017 harvest year comes to a close, I thought I would share…
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In extensive trials, this cool-season, nitrogen-fixing annual legume has…
Most American farmers have never laid eyes on…
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