Cover crops - Articles

How Cover Crops Respond to Herbicides

By Sarah Lancaster, DeAnn Presley, and Peter Tomlinson posted on October 17, 2022 | Posted in Termination

As we head into fall, some producers are thinking about seeding winter cover crops in fields currently planted to corn. This article provides some details about cover crop responses to various herbicides.

Iowa Will Continue $5 per Acre Cover Crop Insurance Discount

October 12, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Economics

Source: Center For Rural Affairs

This is the sixth year this program will be offered in the state of Iowa. To date, 1,800 farmers have enrolled nearly one million acres of Iowa farmland in the program.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Working on Highboy-Seeded Covers

October 11, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Traditionally, most cover crops in Nebraska are planted following cash crop harvest. However, this planting method, while perhaps the most simple and convenient, in most cases does not allow for sufficient time for cover crops to establish and produce biomass before winter temperatures arrive.

[Podcast] Jesse Horn Adds Cover Crops Straight to the Harvester

October 5, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices

On this week’s edition of Cover Crop Strategies, brought to you by Verdesian Life Sciences, we’ll hear from APV-America’s Cameron White, Yetter’s Andy Thompson, Unverferth’s Andy Unverferth and Mandako’s Mark Lussier. They’ll showcase their company’s products and talk about the latest trends in the cover crop world.

Lower Seeding Rates Produce Same Results as Extra Seeds for Winter Legume Covers

Similar biomass and weed suppression seen for legumes regardless of seeding rate.

September 21, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Soil Health

Source: Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station

The study also found that each legume type has similar weed suppression regardless of the seeding rate. However, some of the legumes were better at suppressing weeds.

Cover Crops in the Spotlight at Beck's Field Show

September 14, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Soil Health

Source: Ag Update: Farm and Ranch Guide

During his presentations in the Cover Crop Tent at the show, Ryan Moore, small seed product manager for Beck's, told farmers their overall goal should be to get into a “no-till situation” when establishing a program.

Hoorman: Analyzing Hula's High-Yielding Management Practices

September 12, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Soil Health

Source: Putnam County Sentinel

Charles City, Virginia's David Hula holds the all-time world corn yield record of 616 bushels, which was set in 2019. Soil health specialist James Hoorman breaks down Hula's management practices and keys to success.

OSU: It's Time to Plant Winter Covers for Next Year's Vegetable Garden

September 12, 2022 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Oregon State Extension

Make sure when you plant that the seed has good contact with the soil. Larger seeds like peas, vetch and cereals should be raked in lightly. Mix small seeds with sand to make them easier to broadcast and then use a sprinkler to water in.

Minn. Extension: Applying Manure in Late Summer/Early Fall? Try Cover Crops

September 9, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Soil Health

Source: University of Minnesota Extension

Thinking about applying manure soon on fields where short-season crops like sweet corn or peas have already come off or will be harvested in the coming weeks? Consider planting a cover crop to hold the nutrients in place. Here are four potential options and some tips for combining a cover crop with a manure application.

Recommended Fall Cover Crop Seeding Dates in Mid-Atlantic Region

September 8, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Soil Health

Source: Penn State Extension

An important component of sustainable soil management is to keep soil covered at all times with living vegetation. That means planting cover crops as soon as possible after main crop harvest.