No-tilling alfalfa into rye improves erosion control

Farmers across the U.S.—whether they use cover crops, formerly used them, or have never planted covers—are invited to share their insights on cover crops in the National Cover Crop Survey being conducted by the Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC), the USDA’s Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program, and the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA).…

CTIC is seeking partners capable of providing targeted, network-based engagement that identifies, qualifies, and connects high-quality farmer prospects for enrollment in the Farmers for Soil Health program. The Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to participate in its Cover Crop Enrollment Partnership Program. Through this program, CTIC aims to collaborate…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Feb. 6 approval of over-the-top dicamba applications on cotton and soybeans establishes field-level conservation requirements when using the pesticide. It’s the first time the agency has implemented mandatory label requirements. Under the 2026 EPA registration for over-the-top dicamba on soybeans and cotton, farmers must: These practices are intended to reduce…