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Cover Crops · Holistic Management · Soil Health · World Ag News
Could it be possible to capitalize on the over 9 million acres of cropland in California for drought resilience and habitat restoration by utilizing more native species as cover crops?
Broad Acre Crops · Canola/rapeseed · Cover Crops · Rapeseed · Regenerative Agriculture · World Ag News
To accommodate these changes and manage risk, oilseed rape is now being grown on a one-in-eight basis, with various clover species being added at drilling as a companion crop.
Cover Crops · Holistic Management · Nutrition Management · Regenerative Agriculture · Sweet Clover · World Ag News
A regenerative farmer is experimenting with white clover understories to reduce his nitrogen fertiliser bills and provide additional grazing for the ewe flock.
Business Innovation · Cover Crops · Holistic Management · World Ag News
He introduced cover crops in the late 90s and now seeds them directly off the combine during harvest through an innovative approach.
Cover Crops · Holistic Management · Nutrition Management · World Ag News
Farmers are learning the benefits of cover crops for soil, and it turns out they benefit water, too.
Cover Crops · Holistic Management · World Ag News
There are no “quick fixes” when it comes to the health of soils, the benefits take more than overnight to show up. While it takes time and deliberate care to learn how
Cover Crops · Holistic Management · Soil Biology · Soil Health · World Ag News
Anthony discusses the interconnected relationship between water and soil, how cover crops fit into profitable cropping systems, the importance of minimal soil disturbance and more.
Cover Crops · World Ag News
Brandon Coleman’s field near Kippen, Ont. may look like a failed sunflower growing experiment, but it’s not. It’s a very precise attempt to help the soil that’s going to grow next year’s
Cover Crops · Holistic Management · Nutrition Management · Soil Biology · Soil Health · World Ag News
In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, three U of M researchers discuss soil management and nutrient issues.
Cover Crops · Regenerative Agriculture · Soil Health · World Ag News
One of the most challenging aspects farmers face is capturing extra value for the improved practices they’ve implemented over the years.