Cover crops

2017 National Strip-Tillage Conference Speaker

Safeguarding Your Soil with a Strategic Approach to Cover Crops

Cover cropping pioneer Steve Groff will share proven secrets and foundational elements to integrating cover crops into a strip-till system during a special 3-hour workshop on Aug. 2 prior to the 4th annual National Strip-Tillage Conference in Omaha, Neb.

March 22, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops

Soil is meant to be covered. This is a foundational philosophy for Steve Groff during more than 20 years of research, experimentation and full-scale farming with cover crops. The founder of Cover Crop Coaching says consistent ground cover and living roots in the soil are essential to maximizing ecological benefits.

From the Desk of Jack Zemlicka

Affordable and Practical are Cover Cropping Cornerstones

By Jack Zemlicka posted on March 15, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops

Seeding cover crops isn’t an exact science, which is one reason why farmers are often willing to experiment with different methods. A new addition to our 4th annual Strip-Till Operational Benchmark Study asks farmers what they use to seed cover crops.

The Five Principles of Soil Health

March 14, 2017 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Soil Health

Source: South Dakota State University Extension

Jay Fuhrer of the NRCS explains why soil armor, minimizing soil disturbance, plant diversity, continual live plant roots and livestock integration are all key to soil health.

Soil Health Partnership to Expand to 100 Farm Sites in 2017

March 8, 2017 | Posted in Soil Health

This year, 35 more farms will join a revolutionary research effort that hopes to show U.S. farmers how sustainability through soil health can also lead to increased profitably.

CTIC, SARE Release 2016 Cover Crop Survey Results

January 20, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Source: Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education

With over 2,000 farmers participating in the fourth annual survey, results once again showed that corn and soybean yields increased following cover crops.

From the Desk of Jack Zemlicka

One Farmer’s “Trash” is Another One’s Treasure

By Jack Zemlicka posted on January 18, 2017 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Residue management was a hot topic during the 25th annual National No-Tillage Conference last week in St. Louis, with several attendees sharing their experiences and tips for residue breakdown and nutrient retention.

From the Desk of Jack Zemlicka

Mix and Match Method Reaps Cover Crop Rewards

By Jack Zemlicka posted on January 4, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops

Creativity is a cornerstone of imagination, and this innovative nature applies to strip-tillers who experiment with cover crops. Still a relatively new practice, the incorporation of different cover crop varieties into strip-till is an emerging trend and one that often prompts as many questions as answers from farmers.

First Year Lessons from Cover Crops in Strip-Till

December 29, 2016

Seeking to move away from a "monoculture" cropping system, Coolidge, Ariz., strip-tiller Robert Boyle incorporated hairy vetch as a cover crop on a strip-tilled corn field. The experiment helped preserve soil structure and water during the year-long growing season.

From the Desk of Jack Zemlicka

What Are Strip-Tillers Planning for in 2017?

By Jack Zemlicka posted on December 27, 2016 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

As we count down the final days of 2016, it’s traditionally a time to reflect on the past year’s successes and challenges. But perhaps more importantly, it’s an opportunity to evaluate future goals and changes.

Articles Tagged with ''cover crops''

Safeguarding Your Soil with a Strategic Approach to Cover Crops

Affordable and Practical are Cover Cropping Cornerstones

The Five Principles of Soil Health

Soil Health Partnership to Expand to 100 Farm Sites in 2017

CTIC, SARE Release 2016 Cover Crop Survey Results

One Farmer’s “Trash” is Another One’s Treasure

Mix and Match Method Reaps Cover Crop Rewards

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First Year Lessons from Cover Crops in Strip-Till

What Are Strip-Tillers Planning for in 2017?

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