Cover crop seeding - Articles

Cover Crops Need an Escape Plan

September 18, 2020 | Posted in Termination

Source: AgWeek

How are you going to terminate the cover crop if it produces too much biomass? What timing will you use to terminate? Read more in this article from AgWeek.

Seven Tips for Fall Cover Crop Seeding

By Sarah Hill posted on September 15, 2020

Harvest has not quite started yet in most parts of the U.S., but it will be here soon. That means that many growers are also gearing up for seeding cover crops after harvest is completed.

[Video] Seeding Equipment for Cover Crops

March 11, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Paul Gross, Field Crop Educator for Michigan State University Extension, discusses how to choose the best method for your operation for seeding cover crops, what the most common cover crop seeding method is, how to get accurate cover crop seeding placement and more.

[Podcast] Using Manure to Fertilize Cover Crops

Timing, cover crop seeding rates and application methods are the keys to maximizing manure management for cover crops, according to Pennsylvania cover crop expert Steve Groff.

September 24, 2019 | Posted in Soil Health

Timing, cover crop seeding rates and application methods are the keys to maximizing manure management for cover crops, according to Pennsylvania cover crop expert Steve Groff. (Courtesy of Cover Crop Innovators)

[Podcast] Tips for Using Cover Crops in a Tillage System

It's a bit more challenging to fit cover crops into a tillage system, but there are opportunities if you create them, says Steve Groff.

July 16, 2019 | Posted in Seeding Practices

It's a bit more challenging to fit cover crops into a tillage system, but there are opportunities if you create them, says Steve Groff. (Courtesy of Cover Crop Innovators)

[Podcast] Tips for Planting into Green Cover Crops Successfully

The concept of planting cash crops into living cover crops is gaining more momentum among growers every year. But is your planter and management up for the task? (Courtesy of Cover Crop Innovators)

June 12, 2019 | Posted in Seeding Practices

The concept of planting cash crops into living cover crops is gaining more momentum among growers every year. But is your planter and management up for the task? (Courtesy of Cover Crop Innovators)

Montag Manufacturing Announces Gen II 2208 Metering System

June 5, 2019

Capable of being used for cover crops, fertilizer application or a combination of the two, the Gen II 2208 metering system can apply up to 800 lbs. an acre at 5 mph.

Funding Available to Seed Cover Crops in Nebraska

April 1, 2019 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: NRCS

The NRCS is leading a statewide effort in Nebraska to enhance the adoption of soil health management through the Advanced Cover Crop Initiative. Landowners interested in applying for funding to establish cover crops should submit their application at their local NRCS office by April 19.

One-Pass Cover Crop Seeder Option from Unverferth Mfg.

February 18, 2019 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Unverferth Mfg. Co.

Unverferth Manufacturing Co. announces the addition of a mounted cover crop seeder for its Rolling Harrow soil conditioner to provide time-saving, one-pass planting of these profit-enhancing cover crops, which are proven to increase available nutrients, water and organic matter and reduce soil erosion over the winter months, providing a great start for the next season’s crop.