Kevin Elmy – Seed World Columnist, Author at Seed World

Where do Brassicas Fit in Cover Cropping?

December 12, 2024
Kevin Elmy – Seed World Columnist

When cover cropping first started getting a hold in Western Canada it was triggered by...

What Weeds are Really Telling Us: Uncovering the Secrets of Soil Succession

October 17, 2024
Kevin Elmy – Seed World Columnist

Since the dawn of agriculture, the battle against weeds has raged. Defiant plants growing where...

We Need a Strong Public System to Ensure the Future of Cover Crops

May 30, 2024
Kevin Elmy – Seed World Columnist

For many years governments made it a priority to fund public plant breeding systems. Regionally,...

How Cover Crops Enhance the Microbiome

February 22, 2024
Kevin Elmy – Seed World Columnist

By changing the species that are grown with the seed crop in conjunction with the...

Does Your Soil Have Good Aggregate Structure? Cover Crops Can Help

August 30, 2023
Kevin Elmy – Seed World Columnist

Cover crops can help improve soil structure and aggregate stability. Learn how to assess your...

Cover Cropping is an Ally in Promoting Plant Diversity

June 1, 2023
Kevin Elmy – Seed World Columnist

Cover cropping is an effective way to promote plant diversity and soil health. Learn how...

Setting Goals in Cover Cropping: A Key to Success

March 20, 2023
Kevin Elmy – Seed World Columnist

Cover cropping is a key to success in farming. Learn how to set goals and...

Why Cover Crops are One of Nature’s Nitrogen Sources

December 21, 2022
Kevin Elmy – Seed World Columnist

Cover crops are a natural way to add nitrogen to soil. Learn why they are...

8 Innovators Moving Cover Crops Forward

October 14, 2022
Kevin Elmy – Seed World Columnist

8 innovators pushing the boundaries of cover crops to improve soil health & reduce environmental...

Intercropping & Relay Cover Cropping: How They Work With Plant Synergies

February 7, 2022
Kevin Elmy – Seed World Columnist

Intercropping, relay cropping, and cover cropping are all methods of planting that can help increase...

Feeling the Pain of High Input Costs? Cover Crops Could be the Answer

November 5, 2021
Kevin Elmy – Seed World Columnist

Cover crops can help farmers reduce input costs and increase yields. Learn how to use...

Drones, Seed Coatings, Animals on the Land: Cover Cropping is the Future of Farming

September 16, 2021
Kevin Elmy – Seed World Columnist

Learn how drones, seed coatings, and animals are being used to cover crop and revolutionize...

Can Cover Crops Help Mitigate Climate Change?

August 9, 2021
Kevin Elmy – Seed World Columnist

Cover crops can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve soil health. Learn how farmers...