Planting cover crops - Articles

Cover Crops Effective for Weed Control

March 15, 2021 | Posted in Soil Health

Planting cover crops can be an effective weapon in the battle against weeds. There is a learning curve, however. Read more in this article from Southern Minnesota magazine.

[Video] Proper Planting Depth for Covers

December 14, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Hear a group of South Dakota growers discuss which cover crop species have presented challenges when planting, which cover crop species need to be planted deep, which cover crop species germinate from a lower depth, and more.

Impact of Cover Crops on Yield

December 9, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Southern Minnesota

The benefits of planting cover crop mixtures include the potential for additional nutrients to the subsequent cash crop, improved livestock feed and improved soil health, among other benefits. But farmers adopting multispecies cover crops are also interested in learning about the yield response of the crop planted following a cover crop. Read more in this article from Southern Minnesota.

[Video] Making Decisions About Cover Crops

December 8, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices

A group of farmers from South Dakota discuss cover crop species selection, timing of planting covers, cover crop mixes, and more.

Fall Cover Crop Planting

December 7, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Michiana's News Channel

We are now approaching the time of year to think about planting fall cover crops. Cover crops can serve many purposes, ranging from erosion control to nutrient sequestration. Read more in this article from Michiana's News Channel.

Too Late to Plant Cover Crops?

November 30, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Lancaster Farming

There is no decisive answer about when it's too late to plant cover crops in the fall. But if you could tell me what the weather will be for the next six weeks, I would be confident in recommending the last date that would be worth the risk of establishing a cover crop. Read more in this article from Lancaster Farming.

Late Planting Cover Crops?

November 23, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Ohio's Country Journal

As harvest progresses, its not too late to plant cover crops, but the options are becoming more limited. Most cover crops need a minimum of 60 days of growth before cold freezing winter weather limits growth. Read more in this article from Ohio's Country Journal.

Cover Crop Considerations When Dealing With Soybean Cyst Nematode

November 20, 2020 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: South Dakota State University Extension

With the soybeans being harvested a little earlier than usual this year, some producers are finding themselves making management decisions which often include the use of cover crops. There are a lot of agronomic benefits for planting cover crops such as soil health, soil erosion control, weed reduction, animal feed, and nutrient recycling. Read more in this article from South Dakota State University Extension.

Don’t Let Herbicide Carryover Stunt Your Cover Crops

By Sarah Hill posted on November 16, 2020

As harvest wraps up, it’s time for growers to get started planting cover crops. However, it’s important to consider the potential impact of residual activity of any herbicides used on previous crops grown in fields where covers will be seeded.

Soil Health Enhanced by Cover Crops

November 9, 2020 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Ohio's Country Journal

Fall harvest has started but farmers also need to think about planting cover crops. USDA-SARE publication (10 Ways Cover Crops Enhance Soil Health) states “Cover crops lead to better soil health and potentially better farm profits.” Here is a 10-point summary from Ohio's Country Journal.