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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CRP Seed Mixes
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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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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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
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Do I Need a Mix of Annual, Biennial & Perennial Plants?
There are three life cycle categories that all plants fall under: annuals, biennials, and perennials. In this post, we will describe each category to give you a better understanding about the plants be prescribed for your CRP project.
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Why Seed Tags are Important for Your CRP Seed Mix
Here, we’ll discuss the primary reasons why they’re so important and where you can find quality CRP seed mixes with accurate seed tags.
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What Can I Plant for My CRP Project?
For many CRP projects, grasses, forbs, or wildflowers are commonly planted for conservation purposes. In this post, we’ll examine why these types of plants are often used in CRP and how they can benefit both the environment and your land.
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CRP Seed Mixes: Where to Buy High-Quality Seeds
Not all seed suppliers are the same, so it’s important to understand what you’re getting when you purchase a seed mix for your project. Aside from the type of seed used, there are many other elements that factor into a good seed mix.
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