The presentations below are is intended to give cow/calf producers a better understanding of cover crops from both the grazing and soil health perspective. The speakers will address which cover crop mixes are best for extending the grazing season, economics of cover crops grazing, research cover crop trial results and the soil health benefits of cover crops.

Cover Crops: Value and Cost
Tim Semler, Bottineau County Extension agent

Nutritional Values of Selected Annual Forages Using Cover Crops
Kevin Sedivec, NDSU Extension rangeland specialist

CREC Cover Crop Trial Results and Mixes
Ezra Aberle, agronomy research specialist, Carrington REC

Soil Health Issues, Nutrient Cycle and Soil Compaction Issues When Using Cover Crops
Dave Franzen, NDSU Extension soils specialist