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Cover Crops: A Valuable Tool for Today’s Farmer
On this episode of “The Grown Down on Soil Health,” Olivia Caillouet, Ph.D., and Erin Gundy detail the benefits of cover crops, highlighting why they are a game-changer for sustainability and soil health.
Integrating Drone Technology into Cover Cropping Systems
This factsheet explores how drones can be used to seed cover crops, including considerations for hiring an applicator, purchasing a drone system, and understanding key factors like insurance, timing, and operational requirements.
A Conversation with Jonathan Reynolds
Check out this conversation with Jonathan Reynolds, owner of Springhill Farms in Clinton, KY, as he shares the benefits he has experienced with cover crops, such as drought tolerance, cleaner runoff and improved nutrient cycling.
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What Are the Benefits of a Cover Crop Mix Versus a Single Species Cover Crop?
Read this article from CropWatch at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to learn more about the uses and effects of cover crop mixes versus planting a single species of cover crop.
What are the Four Steps to Healthier Soils?
Read this article by the Soil Health Institute to learn more about the four basic soil health principles that apply to all agricultural systems in one way or another.
What Cover Crops Are and How They Protect and Improve Your Land
Read this fact sheet to learn more about cover cropping, an ancient agricultural practice that is used to protect the soil between crop rotations.
When Cover Crops are Used to Speed and Ease the Transition to No-Till
The pairing of cover crops and no-till can lead to significant long-term improvements to soil health and crop performance, much more so than using either practice alone.