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

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Bill Incentivizes Use of Cover Crops

Dan May 23, 2023 Agri-Business, Legislative, This Land of Ours

A new bill would give farmers more incentive to use cover crops. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and several state representatives introduced bipartisan …

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Seeds for Bees Program Accepting Enrollment Applications

Brian German May 1, 2023 Industry, Pollinators

The Seeds for Bees program from Project Apis m. is now open and accepting applications. Enrollment for the 2023-2024 growing season officially began on April 1. The program is aimed …

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Bayer Continues Support of the Next Generation of Ag Leaders

Brian German April 25, 2023 Industry

As part of ongoing efforts to provide support to the agricultural industry, Bayer Crop Science co-sponsors the Almond Leadership Program (ALP) with the Almond Board of California. The program helps …

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Ag Order 4.0 Could Double Central Coast Cover Cropping

Brian German March 14, 2023 Fruits & Vegetables, Industry, Regulation

Requirements under Ag Order 4.0 could make the practice of cover cropping more necessary for Central Coast growers. Certain types of cover crops can help growers to better manage nitrogen, …

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Cover Crops Prove Valuable During Recent Storms

Brian German January 17, 2023 Avocado, Fruits & Vegetables, Industry

Cover crops provide a variety of benefits to growers and the recent storm systems that came through California demonstrated multiple advantages. Chris Sayer from Petty Ranch in Ventura County said …

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Almond Update: Seeds for Bees Doubles Participation from Last Year

Brian German November 23, 2022 Almond Update, Almonds, News from our Sponsors

Participation in the Seeds for Bees program has grown substantially since the last cropping year. The program provides free cover crop seeds for producers, as well as technical assistance. Chief …

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Farmers Say Cover Crops Are On 40 Percent of Cropland

Dan November 2, 2022 Industry

A look at how farmers are using cover crops. That’s coming up on This land of Ours. A new USDA survey says cover crops are more popular than first thought. …

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cover cropsSabrina Halvorson

Almond Update: Soil Health Case Study Details Value of Cover Cropping

Brian German August 25, 2022 Almond Update, News from our Sponsors

A new soil health case study from the Almond Board of California (ABC) highlights the value and benefits of cover cropping. The study details the cover crop practices implemented by …

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COVER Act Seeks to Further Incentivize Cover Crop Implementation

Brian German August 4, 2022 Agri-Business, Conservation, Legislative

The Conservation Opportunity and Voluntary Environment Resilience (COVER) Program Act aims to help increase the use of cover crops. Introduced in the U.S. House by Representatives Cindy Axne and Sean …

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Benefits of Implementing a Cover Crop System in Tree Nuts

Jim Rogers March 14, 2022 Industry, Nuts & Grapes

It has taken some time for tree nut growers to become more receptive to implementing a cover crop system in their orchards. The practice has been shown to provide a …

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Cover Crop Initiative Deadline Extended Through March 10

Jim Rogers March 7, 2022 Environment, Industry, USDA-NRCS

Producers still have an opportunity to sign up for a special cover crop initiative that is being offered through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s …

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Cover Crops Demonstrating Success in Combatting Morning Glory

Jim Rogers January 28, 2022 Industry, Soil, Tomatoes

Morning glory can be a problematic weed for many growers, with it being a significant issue in the San Joaquin Valley. Seeds can remain viable in the soil for long …

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Almond Update: New Cover Crop BMPs Available for Growers

Brian German August 26, 2021 Almond Update, News from our Sponsors

A new resource has been made available for growers, focused on the use of cover crops in almond orchards. The new Best Management Practices (BMPs) guide provides a thorough look …

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New Pandemic Cover Crop Program to Assist Growers

Brian German June 8, 2021 Agri-Business, Industry

A new cover crop program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture offers a premium benefit for producers covered by most crop insurance policies. The Pandemic Cover Crop Program (PCCP) is …

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