Mar 7, 2023Why do you plant cover crops … or why don’t you?
Farmers are invited to share their thoughts on cover crops in an online survey at bit.ly/CoverCrop23. Your insight will help guide research, communications, seed development, and more.
The National Cover Crop Survey is the seventh since 2012 conducted by the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, the Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) and the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA), with the help of Informa/Farm Progress.
“Data from previous surveys have been used in scientific papers, business planning, Extension efforts, media coverage of cover crops, and even included in testimony to Congress,” he said in the release.
“Hearing both perspectives is vital to understanding where cover crops are a good fit for economic and environmental goals, identifying barriers and concerns, and developing information that will help farmers succeed with cover crops in the future,” he said in the release.
Andy LaVigne, president and CEO of ASTA, said that survey results help ensure the seed industry is prepared to meet farmer demand for cover crop seed varieties.
Survey answers are anonymous. Participating farmers can request more information on cover crops at the end of the survey. They can also opt in to be included in a drawing for one of three $100 Visa gift cards.
Visit bit.ly/CoverCrop23 to take the survey.