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*Global CA-CoP* *CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE*

*for sustainable production intensification and land management*

Dear Subscribers,

Please see herebelow from Laura Barrera, the No-Till Insider, on cover
crops, no-till and related aspects.

Apologies for cross-posting.

*Amir Kassam *

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From: Laura Barrera, No-Till Farmer <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Wed, Aug 3, 2016 at 2:33 PM
Subject: Cover Crops Prove Profitable in 2015
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August 03, 2016
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From the Desk of Laura Barrera Cover Crops Prove Profitable in 2015
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The fourth annual Cover Crop Survey found growers who seed cover crops have
higher yields and profits than those who don’t, and the longer cover crops
are used, the greater their yield benefit.
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10 Tips to Make Combines a Well-Tuned No-Till Asset
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Adjustments to sickles, flighting, sieves, stripper plates and other
components can keep more grain in the tank and make harvest more efficient.
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Webinar Recap Cover Cropping to Aid the Transition to No-Till and Lessons
Learned Jumping in Feet First
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No-tiller Johnny Hunter shared the decision process he went through in
selecting cover crops, how he effectively terminates them so they don’t
impact yield potential, and where he sees the future of covers on his
Missouri farm.


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Michigan State University Extension addresses concerns about grazing fall
cover crops and shares some insights on different species that can be
seeded for fall grazing.


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Pete Mutz has fundamentally changed the way he farms by switching to
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his farm's soil health.
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   - Yetter Introduces New Closing Wheel
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No-Till poll Achievements with Cover Crops
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We’d like to know — what goals are you trying to achieve by using cover
crops on your farm?

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   Soil Productivity
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The month after wheat harvest provides an opportunity to control marestail
and prevent further increase in the soil seed bank, says Ohio State
University Extension.
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Product Roundup Vertical Tillage Product Roundup 2016
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Ray Archuleta, Dave Brandt, Keith Berns and Darin Williams will discuss
topics ranging from livestock, grazing, cover crops, soil health and input
reductions on their operations.


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No-tillers can use a plant analysis as a routine monitoring tool to ensure
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explain any variability or problems seen in soybean growth and appearance.


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When soil moisture is at or exceeding field capacity, there is an increased
potential for soil compaction, particularly at topsoil depths, says Iowa
State University Extension.
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No-Till News Measure of Age in Soil Nitrogen Could Help Precision
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University of Illinois engineers developed a model to calculate the age of
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Ohio State University Extension explains what options growers have in
controlling marestail in wheat stubble if they plan on seeding cover crops
later this summer.

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