Practical farmers of Iowa

Cover Cropping North of I-80 After Corn & Soybeans – A Whole New World?

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Sarah Carlson from Practical Farmers of Iowa reminded me that cover cropping north of I-80 is different than cover cropping in northern Indiana. She’s right. But how different is it, and why is it different? Sarah is quoted in a very good article in Corn and Soybean Digest that helps explain the differences. Several farmers […]

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Don’t Farm Naked

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Cover Crop T-Shirts Cover Crops are gaining popularity and starting to become mainstream! How do I know? Now you can purchase Cover Crop T-Shirts! Practical Farmers of Iowa have designed a “Don’t Farm Naked” T-Shirt that you would be proud to wear (well, maybe not to church…). The shirts can be ordered here. For $15/shirt

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