North Dakota No-Tiller Shares Insights on Cash Crop Rotation and Cover Crop Grazing

Gabe Brown of Brown's Ranch discusses integrating animals and expanding crop rotations for maximum cover crop benefits.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 10:34am

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This webinar from no-tillfarmer.com, sponsored by Truax Co., features North Dakota no-tiller Gabe Brown of Brown's Ranch sharing strategies for getting the full value out of cover crops through grazing and expanding cash crop rotations. Brown discusses the benefits of integrating animals into cropping systems and other innovative no-till practices.

Why it matters

As more farmers look to adopt cover cropping and diversify their rotations, Brown's insights on maximizing the value of these practices through grazing and expanded crop mixes provide valuable guidance. His experience as a leading no-till and regenerative agriculture advocate offers practical lessons for improving soil health and profitability.

The details

In the webinar, Brown shares how he has successfully integrated livestock grazing into his cover cropping system at Brown's Ranch, allowing him to capture additional value from the cover crops. He also discusses the benefits of expanding cash crop rotations beyond the traditional corn-soy model, highlighting how diverse rotations can improve overall farm resilience.

  • This webinar was originally broadcast on April 18, 2026.

The players

Gabe Brown

A no-till farmer and advocate for regenerative agriculture practices at Brown's Ranch in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Truax Co.

The sponsor of the webinar, which provides no-till seeding equipment and tools.

no-tillfarmer.com

The website that hosted and broadcast the webinar on cash crop rotation and cover crop grazing.

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What they’re saying

“Integrating animals into your cropping system is key to getting the full value out of cover crops.”

— Gabe Brown, No-Till Farmer

What’s next

Viewers can access the full webinar replay by logging in with a free user account on no-tillfarmer.com.

The takeaway

Gabe Brown's insights on cash crop rotation and cover crop grazing offer practical guidance for farmers looking to improve soil health, increase profitability, and build more resilient cropping systems through innovative no-till and regenerative agriculture practices.