Cover crop management

Are Cover Crops Right for Your Farm?

October 25, 2023 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Farm Progress

Getting the greatest benefit out of cover crops requires a management level on par with corn and soybeans. Growers should start by testing a cover crop on a single field and expand.

Things That Can Go Wrong With Cover Crops: Prevention and Management

July 26, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Soil Health, Economics, Termination

Source: Albert Lea Seed

Albert Lea Seed agronomists identify 9 unintended consequences that may arise with cover crops and a list of potential solutions.

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.

Learn About Cover Crops From Other Growers

June 15, 2022 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Hay and Forage Grower

From selecting the right cover crop variety to zeroing in on management practices, cover crops can be incredibly complex. However, to truly harness their full potential, it is essential to invest the time into learning more about them. Read more in this article from Hay & Forage Grower.

Tips on Using Cover Crops After a Drought

March 7, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Soil Health, Termination

Source: South Dakota Soil Health Coalition

With dry conditions still covering much of the Great Plains and upper Midwest, many growers have turned to cover crops to improve the water use efficiency and improve water infiltration rates and water storage capacity on their land. But careful management is key, says the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition.

[Video] Iowa Growers Share Why They Use Cover Crops

October 12, 2021 | Posted in Seeding Practices

In this video from Iowa Learning Farms, hear from Iowa growers discussing cover crop management, growing cover crops for seed, and grazing covers.

Considerations When Overseeding Cover Crops

October 4, 2021 | Posted in Seeding Practices

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 across Iowa and the region. It is obvious that cover crops require more management, and that there will undoubtedly be challenges. Read more in this article from Iowa State University Extension.

Managing Cover Crops

December 11, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Ohio's Country Journal

As fall harvest progresses, farmers are looking ahead to next year’s crop. Farmers utilizing no-till and/or cover crops may need to make different management decisions than conventional tillage farmers. Read more in this article from Ohio's Country Journal.

[Podcast] Cover Crop Management Tips

In this Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction podcast from the Illinois Corn Association, host Todd Gleason from University of Illinois interviews three cover crop experts on managing covers.

July 21, 2020 | Posted in Soil Health

In this Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction podcast from the Illinois Corn Association, host Todd Gleason from University of Illinois interviews three cover crop experts on managing covers.

Continuing Education Credits Offered for 2nd Annual National Cover Crop Summit

March 11, 2020

Through the America Society of Agronomy (ASA) and Soil Science Society of America (SSSA), continuing education credits have been approved for the upcoming National Cover Crop Summit, a free online event designed to improve cover crop knowledge and management for farmers and educators.