Scott Shriver, one of Iowa's leading organic farmers, recently conducted research to determine optimal soybean row-width and seeding dates when roller-crimping cereal rye. The soybeans he planted the day of roller-crimping ultimately yielded higher than those planted 13 and 17 days before. Soybeans drilled in 7.5-in. row-widths also had higher yields and stand counts than soybeans planted in 30-in. row-widths. For more key findings, click here to read the full report from Practical Farmers of Iowa.
Looking Into Cover Crops & Glyphosate Resistance in the UK & U.S.
It’s no secret that glyphosate resistant weeds are becoming more of a problem for farmers all over the world. But what role do cover crops play in this situation and how does it vary between the U.S. and the UK?
