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2022 Natl. Strip-Till Confer. Preview — Stacking Cover Crop Benefits for a Positive Financial Return

[Video] 2022 Natl. Strip-Tillage Conference Preview — Stacking Cover Crop Benefits for a Positive Financial Return

June 30, 2022 | Posted in Cover Crops

Cover crops have many demonstrated conservation and soil health benefits, yet their use is still limited by perceived financial fears: crop yield reduction or no short-term return. Farmer and independent research agronomist Jim Stute previews his classroom session for the 2022 National Strip-Tillage Conference, in which he will provide a data-driven look at cover crop effects, including crop yield response, weed suppression and nutrient scavenging.

Cover Crop Corner: Giving Thanks for Cover Crops

We have many blessings to count when it comes to cover crops.

November 14, 2019 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Source: Grassland Oregon

As we count our blessings during the lead-up to Thanksgiving, cover crops are something that should be on every agricultural producer’s and consumer’s list.

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.

Case Study: Cover Crop Effects on Soil Properties

December 4, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

While most soil health indicators demonstrated no significant differences among the treatments, cover crops grown for carbon ranked the highest for the Haney test, says University of Nebraska Extension.

Cover Crops for Weed Control — Consider All Aspects

November 9, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Kansas State University Extension

Cover crops may be able to suppress weeds in some cases, but that’s just one consideration producers should take into account when selecting cover crops for their farm fields, says Kansas State University Extension.

Biomass Production of Winter Annual Cover Crops in Corn and Soybean

August 21, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Source: University of Nebraska

A four-year University of Nebraska cover crop research project is exploring whether winter cover cropping in no-till corn and soybean systems can benefit soil quality despite their short growing season.

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Did Strip-Till Solve My Nutrient Stratification Problems?

Independent on-farm researcher Marion Calmer checks in from Alpha, Ill., with a preview of his 2024 National Strip-Tillage Conference presentation, “Did Strip-Till Solve My Nutrient Stratification Problems?” Over the last 5 years, Calmer has been examining fertility levels vertically in his soil profile. This inch-by-inch examination uncovered a serious nutrient stratification problem on his farm that was costing him up to $135,000 annually. The No-Till Legend switched back to strip-till in 2023 for the first time since 1995 in an effort to solve his nutrient stratification problems.

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Montag Mfg

Montag products have proven results with patented precision metering application for significant savings of nutrients and cover crop seed, and for achieving best conservation practices.

Environmental Tillage System, Inc

Environmental Tillage Systems is a leading manufacturer of strip-till and nutrient-management equipment which enhances soil productivity and farm profitability.

Kuhn Krause, Inc

Kuhn Krause's focus, above all, is to continue to produce quality products to serve producers better; to strive to respond to their needs with new tools and new technology to meet their growing challenges. Agronomic practices are constantly changing, and at a faster pace now than ever.