Dale Younker checks in from Kansas with some cover crop tips. The soil health specialist explains why planting a cover in wheat stubble this summer could pay dividends down the road. 

Across the board, industry leaders don’t foresee a forage seed shortage, but highly recommend that if you want forage seed for the 2022 planting season to order early so that they can try to access what you need in time. The situation for cover crops seems to be a bit tighter.

The decision on when to terminate cover crops may affect the overall yield of the upcoming cash crop. Research is showing that a later termination may result in a lower overall yield. However, that doesn’t mean early termination is right for your field.