Cover Crop Strategies editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at various aspects of our great agricultural industry. Here is our favorite content from the past week:
- Find Cover Crop Incentives with This New Tool
- How Late Is Too Late to Plant Cover Crops?
- 3-Year Study Explores Planting Cover Crops Between Rows of Silage Corn
- Midwest Grass & Forage Shares “What’s New in Cover Crops”
- Review the Best Practices for Terminating Cover Crops in 2023
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Find Cover Crop Incentives with This New Tool
Two researchers at University of Georgia created a tool that neatly organizes cover crop incentive options for farmers. With this tool, you can compare incentive options on the federal and state level in 9 different states.
How Late Is Too Late to Plant Cover Crops?
JL Acres in northern Illinois planted cereal rye in early October, late November, early January and even in March over the last year. In their latest YouTube video, find out how planting date affects cereal rye growth and whether it’s worth it to plant cereal rye late in the winter.
3-Year Study Explores Planting Cover Crops Between Rows of Silage Corn
University of Idaho Extension Educator Steven Hines has been seeking an answer for Magic Valley farmers in need of a short-season crop to plant after harvesting corn silage for additional livestock forage. Hines recently finished crunching the numbers from the final year of a 3-year study evaluating a system of leaving more space between rows of silage corn and subsequently planting cover crop seed blends in those gaps, lengthening the growing season for the cover crops to produce forage.
Midwest Grass & Forage Shares “What’s New in Cover Crops”
In this Youtube video from IL Corn, Midwest Grass & Forage talks about some of the newer developments in the world of cover crops that they’ve seen gain popularity, including planting barley ahead of corn, early maturing legumes, winter camelina and other winter hearty brassicas.
Review the Best Practices for Terminating Cover Crops in 2023
Meaghan Anderson, Iowa State University Extension field agronomist in central Iowa, recently wrote a cover crop termination review that goes over some helpful tips and best practices for cover crop termination.
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Bio Till Cover Crops, a pioneer and leader in cover crop seeds, represents a complete lineup of seeds suitable for use in diverse soil types and growing conditions. Our focus on cover crop and regenerative forage seeds sets us apart from suppliers invested in other markets. Dealers in our distribution network are committed to your success by providing local resources, education and guidance to ensure you have the correct foundation for success. With over 50 years of experience in production, processing, packaging, and shipping, you won’t find a better fit for your farm.
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