Independent agricultural news briefs, selected and explained by the KindHarvest Team.
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Cover Crops · Holistic Management · Soil Health · World Ag News
A northwestern Minnesota family moved 2,300 acres to no-till and gradually added cover crops, using small trials, early establishment and crop diversity to adapt the system to a short season.
Cover Crops · Soil Health · World Ag News
Reports of wind erosion in Western Australia’s grainbelt prompted a reminder that standing stubble and living ground cover are the first defence against losing productive topsoil.
Cover Crops · Soil Biology · Soil Health · World Ag News
A panel of young South Dakota farmers described stewardship as a whole-farm discipline involving soil cover, biological function, livestock, business resilience and long-term responsibility.
Cover Crops · Holistic Management · Nutrition Management · Soil Biology · Soil Health · World Ag News
Successful cover-crop adoption starts with a clear goal, treats the cover as part of the farming system and plans species, grazing, water and termination around local conditions.
Broad Acre Crops · Cereals · Oats · Rye · World Ag News
Hybrid rye, oats and other small grains may add revenue and rotation diversity in corn–soybean country, while improving soil cover and creating management and market options.
Cover Crops · World Ag News
Vegetable growers have long used cover crops for soil protection, fertility and rotation benefits. Iowa State specialist Ajay Nair says their experience offers useful lessons for newer adopters.
Cover Crops · Holistic Management · Soil Biology · Soil Health · World Ag News
Colorado no-till farmer John Heermann uses residue, diverse rotations, cover crops and intercropping to protect dryland soils while reducing some fertiliser and herbicide costs.
Cover Crops · Holistic Management · Soil Biology · Soil Health · World Ag News
Roller-crimping can terminate a mature cover crop and create weed-suppressing mulch without herbicide or tillage—but success depends on biomass, timing, species and careful management.
Broad Acre Crops · Cover Crops · Holistic Management · Maize/Corn · Regenerative Agriculture · Soil Health · World Ag News
Rodale Institute trials explore whether cover crops and roller-crimping can give organic growers reliable weed control while reducing tillage, erosion and damage to soil organic matter.
Cover Crops · World Ag News
Cover crops can support soil health and farm profitability, but new growers need a clear objective, locally suitable species and a plan for establishment and termination.