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NDSU Study: Topsoil Loss Could Cost Farmers

Published January 5, 2026

North Dakota State University researchers are quantifying the economic cost of topsoil loss, estimating that erosion and tillage can cost farmers more than $6,600 if six inches of soil are removed. The analysis shows that more than $1,100 in value…

Cost-Share Programs Available for Soil Conservation Efforts

Published July 20, 2025

The Northern Plains is home to some of the richest soil in the U.S. University of Minnesota Extension Educator Angie Peltier says the harsh weather environment puts those soils at risk. "We are windier than other areas of the country;…

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UMN Extension Highlights Cover Crop Benefits

Published June 20, 2025

University of Minnesota Extension will host a Cover Crop Field Day at the Southwest Research and Outreach Center in Lamberton on Thursday. "There are a lot of benefits you can get from having a cover crop out there," said Liz…

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Feeling the Impact of Flooding

Published June 30, 2024

The extreme rains in portions of Minnesota, South Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska will have a lingering impact. "There's two things that I worry about, weeds and soil," said Shane Bugeja, Extension Educator, University of Minnesota. "Where you have flooding, weeds…

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KWS Cover+ Program Offers High Quality Seed for Cover Crops

Published June 10, 2024

Cover crop acreage has grown significantly over the past ten years. With a focus on climate-smart agriculture and sustainability, another 10.5 million acres of cover crops are expected to be planted in the next five years. KWS Cereals Country Manager…

Talking Conservation

Published May 24, 2024

The Red River Farm Network debuts the new Talking Conservation podcast. Talking Conservation is a collaboration between RRFN, the Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) and the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association. CTIC Minnesota Soil Health Specialist Dan Coffman highlights the Farmers for Soil Health…

U of M Cover Crop App: GreenCovR

Published April 10, 2024

The University of Minnesota has developed a web-based app that collects data on cover crops. According to University of Minnesota Water Resources and Soil Health Extension Educator Bailey Tangan, the GreenCovR application provides comprehensive information. "We created this tool so…

Unveiling the Power of Cover Crops

Published February 11, 2024

University of Minnesota Extension Educator Angie Peltier says livestock producers may be more likely to incorporate cover crops on their operation. “Oftentimes, they’ll be able to extend their grazing times a little longer and maybe not turn their herd onto…

Long-Term Benefits of Cover Crops

Published October 2, 2023

Natural Resource Conservation Service cover crop seeding rates for cereal rye have changed this year due to lack of moisture according to University of Minnesota Extension Soil Health Specialist Anna Cates. “In a dry year you have to worry about…

There’s Still Time for Rye

Published November 3, 2022

Midwest Cover Crops Council Program Manager Anna Morrow says it’s getting late to put in cover crops, but there is still time for rye. "Through most of the Midwest, you'll see cereal rye because it can tolerate the cold weather…

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NDSU Study: Topsoil Loss Could Cost Farmers

Cost-Share Programs Available for Soil Conservation Efforts

UMN Extension Highlights Cover Crop Benefits

Feeling the Impact of Flooding

KWS Cover+ Program Offers High Quality Seed for Cover Crops

Talking Conservation

U of M Cover Crop App: GreenCovR

Unveiling the Power of Cover Crops

Long-Term Benefits of Cover Crops

There’s Still Time for Rye

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