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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “cover crops”

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The Western View: Cap and Trade Your Cover Crop?

Jim Rogers February 9, 2021 Western View

The winds of change certainly have blown strong from Washington, and they are at gale force in the farming industry. President Biden eliminated the Covid relief funding which benefited some …

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NRCS Outlines Conservation Priorities for California

Brian German January 12, 2021 Agri-Business, USDA-NRCS

Several conservation priorities have been outlined for accelerated funding in California. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California announced ten key areas to focus on. …

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almond

Almond Update: Cover Crop Impresses Grower, Increases Water Retention

Jim Rogers October 1, 2020 Almond Update

Research results continue to back up the idea of using cover crops in orchards around the state. The plants can add nitrogen to the soil, promote beneficial insects, Increase pollinator …

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Curious Trend in Cover Cropping in California

Brian German March 2, 2020 Industry

It appears that the level of adoption for cover cropping in California is significantly lagging behind the rest of the country.  While there are a number of different factors that …

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Cover Cropping in Almond Orchards Shows Promise

Brian German February 14, 2020 Industry, Nuts & Grapes

Researchers have been evaluating cover cropping in commercial almond orchards for the last three years, with interesting results.  While there are still several questions about the practice that will need …

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‘Windows of Opportunity’ for Summer Cover Crops

Taylor Hillman September 25, 2019 AgNeTVideo, USDA-NRCS

The Natural Resources Conservation Service of California held another cover crop field day to show producers that summer cover crops are possible. NRCS says the practice reduces soil erosion, increases …

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USDA Adds Flexibility for Cover Crop Management in Crop Year 2020

Dan June 28, 2019 Economy, Industry News Release, Soil, USDA-NRCS

WASHINGTON DC (USDA/FSA) – The 2018 Farm Bill mandated changes to the treatment of cover crops for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs, which add more flexibility to when cover crops …

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Finding Cover Crops That Work for Producers

Taylor Hillman April 9, 2019 Industry

Another cover crops field day at the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Lockeford Plant Materials Center (PMC) demonstrated how research is finding ways to make cover crops work for all producers. …

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Cover Crop Efficacy Highlighted in Colusa County

Brian German June 27, 2018 Industry, Nuts & Grapes, USDA-NRCS

A walnut orchard in Princeton has developed a system that demonstrates cover crop efficacy in strengthening tree health from the ground up. By reaching out to the local Natural Resources …

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Maximizing Cover Crop Benefits for Growers

Taylor Hillman June 11, 2018 USDA-NRCS

 The Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Lockeford Plant Materials Center conducts trials year-round to find plants and mixes that producers can successfully use to improve their soils. Lockeford PMC Manager …

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almond

Almond Board: Cover Crop Workshop

Taylor Hillman June 15, 2017 General

Project Apis m. is hosting a cover crop workshop this month. Billy Synk, Director of Pollination Programs with Project Apis m. tells us more.

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Saving Costs with Cover Crops

Dan May 1, 2017 Cotton, Industry News Release

Cotton farmers in Alabama who use cover crops have a new, cost-cutting option. They can kill their cover crops and plant their cotton in the same pass through a field, …

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Gardening and Farming Cover Crops

Dan March 31, 2017 This Land of Ours

You want to produce the most from your crop whether you are gardening or farming. Cathy Isom has information on why cover crops are important for our backyard gardens. That’s coming …

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Crotalaria, cover crop keeps soil moisture, improves damage farmland, treats sour and acid soil

Survey Shows Cover Crops Boost Yields

Dan August 1, 2016 Field & Row Crops, Industry News Release

A recent survey of over 2,000 farmers showed increasing support for cover crops and found higher yields for the fourth year in a row for corn and soybean fields after …

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