Special Coverage
Cattle and cover crops: Better together
"...the black cows on the corn stalks and green cover crop, it's a beautiful sight," says Brendan Unkrich, of Swedesburg, Iowa, in northern Henry County. Unkrich's dual purpose cover crops benefit his cattle herd and crop acres.Unkrich first looked into cover crops...
AUDIO: Profit Matters 11-2-20
Beck’s Hybrids sees increased adoption of cover crops
Beck's Hybrids, the largest family-owned, retail seed company in the United States, notes increased adoption of conservation practices across its Iowa footprint. Adam Smith serves as corn grower manager for Beck?s Hybrids. Over the past couple of years, Smith has seen...
AUDIO: Profit Matters 10-20-20
Applying cover crops early, during male row destruction
A father-son duo, from north central Iowa, offer row crop farmers a service, which allows them early seed cover crops in the fall.Lee and Brett Halvorson, of Worth County, started their custom business six to seven years ago. They first assisted in male row...
AUDIO: Profit Matters 10-12-20
Cedar County farmer perfecting the art of conservation
Implementing sustainable agricultural practices, such as cover crops, can be relatively simple with a little planning.Iowa farmers utilizing cover crops suggest: Once you get a taste of cover crops, you will likely spend the subsequent years perfecting the craft.Colin...
AUDIO: Profit Matters 9-28-20
Tama County duo excited to share cover crop experience
Two brothers, who farm in Tama County, are an "open book," especially when it comes to their cover crop experience.John and Larry Winkelpleck, of Clutier, Iowa, constantly seek new ways to leave the land better than they found it. One might even say the...