What are Noxious weeds?
Noxious weeds, or ‘invasive weeds’, are non-native plant species that tend to aggressively spread and disrupt natural ecosystems, agricultural lands, and other habitats.
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More people are planting wildflowers and natives in lieu of a grassy lawn
The age of the bright green, clean cut, grassy lawn is slowly transitioning to a more natural landscape strategy. More and more people are planting native plants and wildflowers in their backyard rather than trying to maintain an input heavy green manicured lawn.
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Protect Your Pollinators
If it wasn’t for those buzzing little critters like bees and butterflies, commonly called pollinators, you may not be eating dinner today, let alone breakfast tomorrow.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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