Your Guide to Selecting the Best CRP Seed Mix
Your Guide to Selecting the Best CRP Seed Mix! Read our tips and guidelines in helping to choose your CRP seed mix
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What Plants are Best for Carbon Sequestration
As the effects of climate change build, many landowners are looking for methods to sequester carbon on their land. What plants are best? Read more to find out.
What Should Be Included in a Quality CRP Seed Mix
If you’re looking for a high-quality seed mix for your Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) project, there are a number of components that should be included to make a good mix. Unfortunately, not all CRP seed mixes are equal in terms of quality. This can lead to problems, especially for new CRP participants. With low-quality seed, you …
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What Are Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizers?
Used to improve the efficiency of the nutrients provided to crops, enhanced efficiency fertilizers are an essential tool of modern agriculture. Designed to deliver nutrients in a more controlled, targeted way than standard fertilizers, they are able to increase the overall efficiency of the fertilizer application and reduce the loss of nutrients in the soil. …
Are Seed Mixes Important for Successful Native Seeding?
The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) seed mix you choose plays an important role in the success of your native seeding. Rather than planting only one species in an area, CRP seed mixes blend different species of native and introduced plants depending on your practice specifications. These plants are chosen for their compatibility and complementary growth …
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CRP Signup Starts Feb. 27th – April 7th 2023
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced recently that agricultural producers and private landowners can begin applying for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) General signup starting February 27 through April 7, 2023. What is the CRP? The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is a voluntary program offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that helps agricultural producers …
Understanding Seeding Rates, PLS, and Recommended Planting Rates
Seeding rates, PLS, and recommended planting rates maximize the potential of your stand. In this post, we’ll look closer at these factors to help you successfully establish your project.
How Wildflowers Can Help Pollinate Your Land
With the current global food crisis, boosting pollinator populations is imperative for stabilizing the future of our food supply. Because over 30% of all food crops rely on insects and other species for pollination, ensuring that these vital pollinators have adequate habitat and nutrition is essential. However, many important species like the honeybee have seen …
The Effect of Native Grasses on the Local Wildlife
In this post, we’ll take a closer look at how native grasses can help your local wildlife thrive.
What Grass Should You Plant for CRP?
In this post, we’ll examine some of the most common grasses used for CRP to help you select the right species for your land.