Jonathan Evans poses in front of the cotton picker. (Journal photo by Lacey Vilhauer.)

HPJ writers reminisce, reflect on favorite stories

Producers take a look at the latest in conservation techniques in western Kansas that included cover crops. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Cover crops beneficial topic

Cover crops emerging in a field of soybeans (Photo: Iowa State University Extension and Outreach)

Cover Crop and Soil Health Field Days Planned

  • By Alena Whitaker │ Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Camelina gets a boost helping farmers who want to use the oilseed to support their regenerative ag practices.

Oilseed can be used to support regenerative agriculture

Firm unveils crimping gauge wheel

Michael Thompson, Almena, Kansas, listens to a young questioner during a Farmer 2 Farmer tour in Larned, Kansas. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Cover crops carry promise to producers

Attendees at the No-Till on the Plains Feikert Farms Field Day listen to Lance Feikert discuss the cover crop on his irrigated circle near Bucklin, Kansas. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

NTOP field day showcases benefits of soil health practices

Vesh Raj Thapa, UNL post-doctoral research assistant, stands behind root samples from the plots at WREEC in North Platte. Photo by Chabella Guzman

Roots, another important aspect of cover crops

  • By Chabella Guzman │ UNL Panhandle Research Extension & Education Center