Webinar to Explore Maximizing Cover Crop and Pasture Value

No-till farmer Gabe Brown shares insights on expanding crop rotations and integrating animals to capture full benefits.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 8:26am

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This free webinar, sponsored by Truax Co., will examine how farmers can get the most value from cover crops by expanding cash crop rotations and integrating livestock grazing. No-till farmer Gabe Brown of Brown's Ranch in Bismarck, North Dakota will share his expertise on optimizing cover crop species selection, seeding techniques, and the benefits of incorporating animals into cropping systems.

Why it matters

As more farmers look to adopt cover crops and perennial pastures to improve soil health and diversify operations, understanding how to fully capture their agronomic and economic value is crucial. Brown's insights can help growers maximize the return on their cover crop investments through strategic planning of crop rotations and livestock integration.

The details

During the webinar, Brown will cover several key topics, including how to expand cash crop rotations to create a larger window for cover crop benefits, the value of integrating animals into cropping systems, recommended cover crop species for grazing in different seasons, and seeding tips for establishing robust cover crop and perennial pasture stands.

  • The free webinar will take place on April 18, 2026.

The players

Gabe Brown

A no-till farmer who operates Brown's Ranch in Bismarck, North Dakota and will be the featured speaker for the webinar.

Truax Co.

The sponsor of the webinar on maximizing the value of cover crops and perennial pastures.

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What they’re saying

“Integrating animals into your cropping system can provide tremendous value that goes beyond just the grazing benefits.”

— Gabe Brown, No-till Farmer

What’s next

Farmers interested in attending the free webinar can register on the no-tillfarmer.com website.

The takeaway

This webinar offers practical guidance from an experienced no-till farmer on how to optimize cover crop and perennial pasture systems through strategic crop rotations and livestock integration, helping growers capture the full agronomic and economic benefits of these soil-building practices.