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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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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We’ve compiled a list of 6 ways to ensure you’re purchasing the right CRP seed mix for your land. By selecting a seed mix that aligns with these principles, you can establish a healthy, successful stand.
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A quality CRP seed mix will help ensure your seeding is successful and your establishment is strong.
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A successful establishment starts with your seeds. But why, exactly, is it important to use a mix of CRP seeds, rather than growing a single species?
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Seeding can be a complex process with many variables to consider before you begin. Whether you’re seeding for the first time or have years of experience, it’s important to keep these factors in mind as you start your project.
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While trees, wildflowers, and legumes can all be used as cover crops, grass is relatively inexpensive, readily available, and easy to grow.
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Butterflies, bees, moths, and other insects, in addition to animal pollinators like bats and birds, are essential for pollinating flowers and plants. These pollinating species transport pollen from flower to flower, encouraging fertilization and thereby producing fruits and seeds. But to reap the greatest benefit from these pollinators, you’ll want to make sure to carefully
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If it weren’t for pollinators, the agricultural industry would collapse as we know it. Eighty percent of the world’s food and plant products require pollination, making agricultural crop pollination worth over $3 trillion dollars globally. Pollinating insects, birds, and mammals are critical for crop production, with over 150 crops in the US alone dependent on
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Pollination is important to all the world’s seed plants, ecosystems, and humans. Pollinators are responsible for assisting over 80% of the world’s flowering plants to reproduce—meaning most of our food is produced with the help of pollinators. The most widely known pollinator is the bee, but pollinators can include other animals (like bats and hummingbirds)
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