Green Cover

You might be thinking about carving or painting or even eating pumpkins this month, but have you ever tried using pumpkins as a cover crop? You may be surprised to know that livestock can actually learn to eat and love the orange fruit which can be grazed on late into winter. Hailing from the cucurbitaceae family, pumpkins are a great way to add family diversity to your cover crop mixes. With their vining characteristic and huge leaves, pumpkins are excellent at suppressing weeds and provide forage for pollinators in their blossoms. Do your livestock like pumpkins? #covercrops #regenerativeagriculture #soilhealth

Central Nebraska Regenerative Ag Conference Holdrege, Nebraska | November 19th Soil is the foundation of your farm. Regenerative techniques allow you to build healthier soil, crops and livestock. Join a team of experts and practitioners as they share how to incorporate sustainable practices into your operation to reduce chemical inputs, increase the impact of precious water and create a better bottom line. Learn More and Register : https://zurl.co/7Aem

Jeremy’s journey in regenerative agriculture started in 2013 by reading the parable of the sower in the Bible. As he was reading through the passage, he stopped when it talked about the seed landing in the “good soil” and he asked himself, “What is good soil?” That question led him to start looking for better ways to farm and he began to research regenerative farm practices. Read more of Jeremy’s story at the link below. https://zurl.co/8RIT

These great photos were submitted by José Carlos de Oliveira to our Soil Health Resource Guide photo contest. We are still accepting photos so be sure to make your submission soon for the chance to win the $300 cash prize! Submit a high-quality photo that illustrates soil health, cover crops, biodiversity, or animals grazing cover crops for the chance to be selected for the cover page of the 11th edition of our Soil Health Resource Guide which will be published in January 2025! Additional photos will be selected to be featured throughout the inside pages of the Soil Health Resource Guide. For each photo selected, the submitter will receive $50! Submit your photos today at https://zurl.co/mTr5

Why is it that more diverse systems demonstrate increased resiliency? Dr. Christine Jones helps answer this question in one of our most popular webinars. You can access the Webinar Walk-through for a detailed outline of her presentation plus timestamps to help navigate to specific points in the webinar. Download the Webinar Walk-through: https://zurl.co/Rdm1 #soilhealth #regenerativeagriculture #microbiome #soilmicrobiome

Want to learn how microbes can protect plants from pests and diseases? Dr. Christine Jones teaches on this topic in our webinar titled, "Cover Cropping for Carbon Capture in Vineyards & Orchards" For those of you who don't have time to watch a full webinar, our team has put together a free downloadable pdf so you can have quick access to Dr. Jone's teachings. In the Webinar Walk-through, we've outlined the key concepts in Dr. Christine Jones's presentation along with timestamps so you can jump to specific parts of the video to learn about specific topics. Learn how to increase stable carbon and why diverse plant communities exhibit greater resilience. These concepts apply to all operations in addition to vineyards and orchards! Download the Webinar Walk-through of "Cover Cropping for Carbon Capture in Vineyards & Orchards" https://zurl.co/uA6k #soilhealth #regenerativeagriculture

You wouldn’t fix a broken arm with an antibiotic. So why do we often treat biological problems on our farm with a chemical? Find out why cover crops are a better solution than chemistry to a common problem across the US. https://zurl.co/Ihrh

The US citrus industry is facing a major threat from HLB, or citrus greening, a disease that has devastated Florida citrus groves. But one small grower has stumbled upon a solution. By embracing cover crops and soil regeneration, Edward James has turned struggling trees into productive ones without heavy chemical usage. His grove now thrives with higher organic matter, increased beneficial insects and reduced costs. This shift isn't just about oranges - it's a lesson in how nature can restore balance. Read the full article to learn how improved soil health might keep our favorite citrus fruits (and orange blossom honey) on our tables for years to come! Read the full article written by Dale Strickler at https://lnkd.in/gE_pXvHT

The US citrus industry is facing a major threat from HLB, or citrus greening, a disease that has devastated Florida citrus groves. But one small grower has stumbled upon a solution. By embracing cover crops and soil regeneration, Edward James has turned struggling trees into productive ones without heavy chemical usage. His grove now thrives with higher organic matter, increased beneficial insects and reduced costs. This shift isn't just about oranges - it's a lesson in how nature can restore balance. Read the full article to learn how improved soil health might keep our favorite citrus fruits (and orange blossom honey) on our tables for years to come! Read the full article written by Dale Strickler: https://zurl.co/Hqys

While many people in the southeast US are experiencing devastating loss from the hurricane and too much water, farmers in the Midwest are praying for an end to the drought. So why in the middle of a drought would farmers choose to plant yet another crop, one that will use whatever moisture is available and may not even come up? Scott Ravenkamp, Contract Production Manager here at Green Cover, is a big believer in rye, even in drought conditions. “The only way to guarantee a rye failure is to not plant it,” says Scott. And from personal experience he knows that first hand. To hear more about Scott’s experiences and why you should consider planting cereal rye, even in a dry year, read the full article written by Kate Smith: https://zurl.co/GybB #soilhealth #covercrops #regenerativeagriculture #covercropping