Planting cover crops - Articles

60-Inch Corn Ideal for Cover Crops

September 7, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Farms.com

Conservation authority staff planted 60-inch corn near Clinton, Ont., as part of a project seeking to better understand how planting cover crops between corn rows may benefit both the crop and the soil. Ross Wilson, the water and soils resource coordinator for Ausable Bayfield Conservation, is collaborating with Bill Gibson, the landowner, on the project. Read more in this article from Farms.com.

What to Know Before Planting Cover Crops

August 31, 2020 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: The Daily Review (Towanda, PA)

We all hear the benefits touted about cover crops- less erosion, having a living plant in the ground at all times, alleviating compaction, retaining nutrients for the next crop, giving food and shelter to microbes in the soil, and so on. It is a great list and will do some miraculous things to the soil. Read more in this article from The Daily Review (Towanda, PA).

It's Time to Plant Cover Crops

August 17, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Lancaster Farming

Summer is nearing its end and it is time to plant cover crops. Extension agronomist Sjoerd Duiker says many cover crops need to be planted early to derive the substantial benefits. Read more in this article from Lancaster Farming.

Tips for Developing a Cover Crop Grazing Lease

August 12, 2020 | Posted in Grazing

Source: The Fence Post

As ranchers continue with the struggle to find more grazing land to expand their livestock operations, more are looking into growing cover crops for grazing or renting cover crop land from neighboring farmers. Greg Rasmussen started planting cover crops on a piece of farm ground north of Boelus, Neb., several years ago, in an effort to stop soil erosion and improve soil health. Read more in this article from The Fence Post.

Planting Cover Crops After Wheat

July 31, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Ohio's Country Journal

Warm season cover crops grow in the summer but die with the first frost while cool season species generally survive the winter. Major categories include brassicas, grasses, legumes, and other broadleaves with over 60 species. Read more in this article from Ohio's Country Journal.

Summer Cover Crops Planted in Wheat Stubble

July 27, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Dodge City Daily Globe

Given the current dry conditions and the prospect that this may continue you may think that the last thing I would be wanting to talk about is planting cover crops. But cover crops can provide as many benefits in dry periods as they can wet periods, especially in fallow systems where there will not be a cash crop planted until next spring. Read more in this article from the Dodge City Daily Globe (Dodge City, KS).

Wrapping Up Planting Warm Season Cover Crops

July 24, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Lincoln Journal Star

The prairies of south central Montana are really starting to come to life. Cali Rooney and her husband Tyler have been busy planting all of their warm season cover crops. These particular cover crop varieties must be planted in soil that consistently stays above 50 degrees, ideally. Read more in this article from the Lincoln Journal Star.

Cover Crop Treatment Widens Planting Window

July 8, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Rock Island Dispatch-Argus

Some farmers are finding success using a new process designed to streamline planting and improve germination of cover crops. John Cobb, of Morganfield, Kentucky, developed the treatment a few years ago. Read more in this article from the Rock Island Dispatch Argus (Davenport, IA).

[Video] Planting Into Cereal Rye

July 2, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices

As a cover crop, cereal rye brings a lot to the table. It improves soil structure, builds organic matter, and protects against water and wind erosion. It’s also relatively inexpensive, can be seeded late, enhances weed control and is easy to kill.

[Podcast] More on Planting into Heavy Cover Crops

Pennsylvania cover crop expert Steve Groff talks about what equipment you need to plant into heavy covers, why residue cleaners are important during planting, what problems to expect when planting into heavy residue, and more. (Courtesy of Cover Crop Innovators)

June 23, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Pennsylvania cover crop expert Steve Groff talks about what equipment you need to plant into heavy covers, why residue cleaners are important during planting, what problems to expect when planting into heavy residue, and more. (Courtesy of Cover Crop Innovators)