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Strip-Till Highlights: March 21, 2023

March 21, 2023

Strip-Till Farmer editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at the grower's realm from the lofty digital realm. Here is our favorite content from the past week from across the web. The Best of the Web series is brought to you by Copperhead Ag Products.

Purdue Ag Economy Barometer Finds That Most Growers Still New to Using Cover Crops

Out of 400 large-acreage growers surveyed, 41% are currently seeding covers on their operations.

By Sarah Hill posted on October 7, 2021

The practice of using cover crops still has plenty of room for growth, according to the results of the August Purdue Ag Economy Barometer. Forty-one percent of growers with production of more than $500,000 annually said they are currently using cover crops, while 65% of growers responded that they had either used cover crops in the past or were currently using covers.

Seeding the Promise & Potential of Cover Crop Adoption

The second-annual Cover Crop Benchmark Study found that most growers have only used covers for less than 5 years, though average acres covered are up year-over-year.

By Sarah Hill posted on May 18, 2021 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops

More and more growers are seizing the numerous benefits that cover crops can provide. Growers are also finding additional ways to make cover crops put more money in their pockets. The results of the second annual Cover Crop Benchmark Study support both statements.

Planting Green Cover Crops into Cash Crops Can Be Successful

By Sarah Hill posted on June 11, 2020 | Posted in Cover Crops

Planting green has never been more popular. Growers’ interest in planting green is increasing, according to the results of the first-ever Cover Crop Benchmark Study conducted by Cover Crop Strategies.

Most Cover Crops Seeded in Fall, Winter

The first annual Cover Crop Strategies Cover Crop Benchmark Study also finds 80% of growers prefer drills to seed cover crops.

By Sarah Hill posted on June 8, 2020 | Posted in Cover Crops

Once harvest is completed in the fall, many growers want to take a big sigh of relief—that year’s cropping season is finished. But for those who want to take advantage of cover crops, wrapping up harvest means it’s time to dust off the drill.

Cereal Rye Most Popular Cover Crop Species

By Sarah Hill posted on May 27, 2020 | Posted in Cover Crops

Can you name 10 species of cover crops? No, this isn’t a riddle — it’s actually easier than you think. An easy place to start: cereal rye.

Growers Invest in Cover Crops for Soil Health Benefits

By Sarah Hill posted on May 22, 2020 | Posted in Cover Crops

The results from the first annual Cover Crop Strategies Benchmark Study found the majority of growers do not receive incentive payments to plant cover crops, while soil health benefits are their top reasons for growing covers.

Cover Crops & Tillage: Find What Works for Your Operation

By Sarah Hill posted on May 12, 2020 | Posted in Cover Crops

When I was a kid, I loved reading choose-your-own-adventure books. You never knew where you were going to end up or how things would turn out. Farming is a lot like a choose-your-own-adventure story.

Growers Using Cover Crops Are Mostly New to the Practice

By Sarah Hill posted on May 7, 2020 | Posted in Cover Crops

Data from the first-ever Cover Crop Benchmark Study finds many growers are new to cover crops and are starting with smaller plantings.

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