Managing cover crops in wet, cool weather can challenge even the most experienced growers. Read on for suggestions regarding termination of cover crops from Ohio State University Extension.
Researchers conducting field experiments in Pennsylvania to explore how cover crop seeding influenced marestail management in no-tilled grain crops report several significant findings, says Weed Science magazine.
The future of cover crop varieties is here and it's time to ditch Dixie crimson clover and move forward with more productive products, says Grassland Oregon co-founder Risa DeMasi.
In this Practical Farmers of Iowa study, farmer-cooperators created skip zones while seeding cover crops, and then planted corn into these skip zones to see if this method could be part of a proper management plan for corn following a cereal rye cover crop.
A long-term study by Kansas State University researchers looking at the value of cover crops seeded in a no-till rotation with wheat, sorghum and soybeans found covers have definite advantages when they're used properly by farmers.
The Plant Materials Centers (PMCs) in the southeastern U.S. are gathering data on different types of cover crops that landowners can use during the summer months, focusing on specifics with legumes and grasses.
University of Minnesota Extension educator Greg Klinger answers some questions he's been getting on how cover crops can impact nitrogen credits for corn grown after soybeans.
Holtwood, Pa.-based grower and veteran cover crop coach Steve Groff announces new enhancements this year to Cover Crop Innovators, an online educational resource for cover crop education and management.
Noble Research Institute consultant Jim Johnson shares important questions farmers should try to answer to improve their chances of success with cover crop seeding.
A no-tiller from Wisconsin recently shared the soil health and risk management benefits he's realizing from seeding cover crops on his 500-acre cash crop and beef farm in western Wisconsin.
The National No-Tillage Conference returns January 7-10, 2025!Build and refine your no-till system with dozens of new ideas and connections at the 33rd Annual National No-Tillage Conference in Louisville, Ky. Jan. 7-10, 2025. Experience an energizing 4-day agenda featuring inspiring general session speakers, expert-led No-Till Classrooms and collaborative No-Till Roundtables. Plus, Certified Crop Adviser credits will be offered.
Last week we had boots on the ground at the Big Soil Health Event in Cedar Falls, Iowa where agronomist David Kleinschmidt emphasized the importance of considering Carbon to Nitrogen ratios of cover crops and residues.