Michael Vittetoe planted soybeans and then terminated rye with a roller crimper in this Washington, Iowa field. “There were really no weeds to be found,” Vittetoe says. “But literally 1 foot right of where the rye stops in that field, we’ve just got a whole mess of weeds like waterhemp. That just shows you the power of weed suppression that you can get from cover crops.” Michael Vittetoe
For Washington, Iowa, farmer Michael Vittetoe, his farm operation success is the result of lots of smaller victories on the field and beneath the soil surface. Vittetoe follows a set of cultural practices that he believes will lead to a healthier ecosystem and, in turn, healthier livestock, food and humans. Cover crops and soil balancing are two of the key practices that play vital roles in his production — and they go hand in hand
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The National No-Tillage Conference returns January 7-10, 2025! Build and refine your no-till system with dozens of new ideas and connections at the 33rd Annual National No-Tillage Conference in Louisville, Ky. Jan. 7-10, 2025. Experience an energizing 4-day agenda featuring inspiring general session speakers, expert-led No-Till Classrooms and collaborative No-Till Roundtables. Plus, Certified Crop Adviser credits will be offered.
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Last week we had boots on the ground at the Big Soil Health Event in Cedar Falls, Iowa where agronomist David Kleinschmidt emphasized the importance of considering Carbon to Nitrogen ratios of cover crops and residues.
