Terminating cover crops

Cover Cropping in the Arid West, Part 2: Termination Options for Cover Crops

November 2, 2023 | Posted in Soil Health, Termination

Source: NCAT

Rex Dufour introduces the different methods of terminating cover crops. He goes into detail about the equipment that is used and the benefits of each method. The video is part of NCAT's "Soil for Water: Cover Cropping in the Arid-West" series.

Cover Cropping in the Arid West, Part 1: An Overview on Cover Crops

November 2, 2023 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: NCAT

NCAT sustainable agriculture specialist, Rex Dufour, introduces reasons why adopting cover crops might be a good idea. He goes into detail about things to take into consideration before planting as well as the different groups and characteristics of cover crops.

Killer Tips for Rolling Your Covers

Thorough cover crop termination with this equipment requires using the right plant varieties and carrying out operations at the right time.

By Laura Barrera posted on August 3, 2022 | Posted in Termination

“When conditions are right, rolling cover crops and not using herbicides can work about one out of five times,” says Holtwood, Pa., no-tiller Steve Groff, who’s been rolling and crimping covers since 1995. “One out of five times it’ll be a disaster, and three out of five it’ll be in the middle. That’s the realistic expectation.”

The Impact of Overseeding Cover Crops

June 28, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Termination

Source: Iowa State University Extension

In the last decade, cover crops have grown in both interest and acres, yet there is still room for more adoption. It is obvious that cover crops require more management though and with that management there will undoubtedly be challenges. Read more in this story from Iowa State University Extension.

The Long-Term Costs of Covering Up

November 29, 2021 | Posted in Economics

Source: University of Minnesota Extension

How much cover crops cost to implement and whether they can make you money is a subject of heated debate. Costs are obvious: seed, time and fuel to plant and terminate them. Read more in this article from University of Minnesota Extension.

Planning Termination of Cover Crop Mixes for 2022

November 5, 2021 | Posted in Termination

Source: Hoosier Ag Today

There are some options for fields that have a mixture of cover crop species growing in them and how to effectively terminate the cover crops before corn or soybean production. Read more in this article from Hoosier Ag News.

Glyphosate Still Most Effective Herbicide for Cover Crop Termination

By Sarah Hill posted on October 5, 2021

Growers have several options when it comes to cover crop termination, but herbicides are used by 79% of growers, according to the 2021 Cover Crop Strategies benchmark study. A recent multi-state study funded by the United Soybean board evaluated herbicide options.

Carbon to Nitrogen Ratios & Cover Crop Residue

July 16, 2021 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: University of Minnesota Extension

Cover crops are being sprayed with herbicide to make way for cash crop growth. What will happen to the residue remaining on the soil surface? Read more in this article from University of Minnesota Extension.

8 Out of 10 Farmers Use Herbicide to Kill Covers

Herbicides were used by 79% of growers as the preferred termination method, followed by winterkill and roller-crimping.

By Sarah Hill posted on July 1, 2021

An important aspect of raising cover crops is terminating them. Growers have options when it comes to terminating covers, and factors such as cost, location, and weather come into play as well.

Tips for Planting Corn After Cereal Rye

June 14, 2021 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Farm Forum

Cereal rye ahead of soybean is not nearly as problematic. While planting green may not be advised for beginning cover crop users, more experienced cover crop users have planted soybean into green cereal rye. Read more in this article from Farm Forum.