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(Source of Image - Google)A big advantage of aerial seeding of cover crops is that more acres can be seeded in less time than with ground equipment. The aerial application also allows seeding to be done when it is physically impossible to use ground equipment, such as when crops are present, or the soil is too wet for regular equipment. Seeding, germination, and growth of cover crops can begin even before the existing crop has been harvested. This is especially important in areas where there is a very small window of opportunity between crop harvest and the end of the growing season. Waiting to seed a cover crop until after crop harvest may result in poor stand establishment due to cold temperatures or moisture stress. Aerial seeding is always riskier than drilling or incorporation of the seeds, so it’s important to have the right soil surface and weather conditions at seeding time.For more information visit this site: prod.nrcs.usda. gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb1167304.pdfI hope it will help you. :)

This part of summer (end of July, beginning of August) is quite silent on the fields. Winter wheat and winter crops were harvested and farmers/growers are enjoying that these weeks are less hazy. That also means that you have less opportunity to tap into the vast empire of agriculture - summer internships usually begin in June and end in July.What can you do if don't want to waste your time?1) Stay where you are and learn like a maniacGet on agricultural portals and read the latest reports on what worked and what didn't in 2014/2015. Did that farmer with cover crops and direct drilling harvested more wheat than his neighbor? How did he do that? Did the other farmer do well with less rain, while his partner's fields were suffering? How did he manage to get out more crops with less water?Ask lots of how's. And try to find the answer, immerse yourself into the latest innovations, so when you will have a chance to get your hands dirty, you will be ready.2) Apply for internship in 2016That's a lot of time, yes, but preparing for an internship in a great investment. Usually, application for winter and spring internships of 2016 are closed in August 2015 and interviews are conducted in September-October 2015.Try to find the one that suits your expectations regarding location, topic, length etc. Climate-resilient agriculture is (and will be) a popular topic this year, so expect to see dozens of internships and opportunities built around that.3) Interact with growersThe afore-mentioned pause can be your best ally: farmers are more available for a chat. Get introduced, or find another way to get close to them. That is the hardest parts, but after you've started a converstation and you know what you are talking about, it will be a lot easier.Several trade shows, field days and conferences are held in August and September. Register, participate and connect with farmers - apart from learning from them and getting to know their opinion, these occasions could lead to more serious jobs or businesses.

I don't know about other countries but I'm Nigerian so I'll tell you about us.I'm pretty sure many Nigerians don't qualify for refugee status because Nigeria isn't a nation in crisis.I know quite a few Nigerians who now live in the US & Canada.Here are some methods they used :Education.Green card lottery or Permanent Residency.Visitation.Proof of fundsFor many Visa applications, you have to provide proof of funds. I have a friend currently applying for Canadian Permanent Residency & is expected to prove he has $12,000+ as part of his application.When my sister applied to visit the US, she was asked to provide proof of job & steady income.Because this question is focused on finances, I won't get into other immigration application requirements.Study Visa & International Student TuitionFor study visa, it's the same thing. & remember international tuition is usually 2 or 3 times more than the home student's tuition.Is it easy to settle & be successful in the US?About your assumption that African immigrants become rich…like it's an automated process, that's outrageous.Thinking any African can come with nothing & become rich without an education, startup idea, investment opportunities is just a fool's dream or crazy lies.In fact, many Africans who assume they'd have an easy ride in the US receive a huge shock on arrival. They'd have to work not just hard but extremely harder than Americans while fighting various forms of racism or stereotypes. They'd also work hard to understand & fit into the American culture & society.African immigrants who are in the US to get an educational degree have to do a pretty damn job through hardwork to prove they deserve the American dream too.The Cream of the Crop class of AfricansThese African immigrants only want to use the US as a brief getaway haven, while their country rots. You'd find them spending tons of money on designer clothes, clubs, women, & living in pricey neighbourhoods.Don't worry. They're pumping enough money into your economy.dailymailBut, even in their own countries, these super rich Africans live like kings. They don't necessarily need the US. They have the means to buy & import the American standard of living into their African countries.Average African Immigrant JoesFor people like me, I don't belong to the crème de la crème African social circles. I'm pretty much middle class.I came to North America with my tuition fees & living expenses to cover my entire program & duration of stay.Yes. My visa application mandated that.My program was too intensive for me to have any kind of job while at school. Others who can't afford the cash, borrow to migrate.Some, save up for years to afford it then leave their country for a hopefully better life in North America. I have a friend currently working in Nigeria & saving up for a nursing degree in Canada. Remember she'd pay 2 or 3 times more than the home students’ tuition.Sources [1] [2]By the time I graduated & exhausted my funds, I was ready for a career. I got a job & my paycheck covered my needs.My story is that of a million other African immigrants.When you meet an African immigrant in North America, don't assume you know their story.Ask them!! We aren't all the same :)Footnotes[1] Ontario universities 'using international students as cash cows,' critics say[2] Canadian Federation of Students