Seeding Practices - Articles

Scout for Slugs Before Seeding Cereal Rye

September 12, 2017 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Grazing

Source: University of Wisconsin Extension

Slugs feed on seed prior to germination. An alternative would be to drill the rye seeds instead of broadcasting.

Viable Option for Seeding Covers on Smaller No-Till Operations

Using inexpensive ground-drive and hydraulic equipment with dry fertilizer boxes, Jeremy Henry seeds a variety of cover crops during harvest to boost no-till success.

By John Dobberstein posted on August 19, 2017 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Economics

Using inexpensive ground-drive and hydraulic equipment with dry fertilizer boxes, Jeremy Henry seeds a variety of cover crops during harvest to boost no-till success.

Cultivating a No-Till ‘State of Mind’

Measured fertilizer applications, copious amounts of residue and dogged determination have all helped Leon Sowers improve the diversity and viability of his Kansas operation.

By John Dobberstein posted on August 19, 2017 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Measured fertilizer applications, copious amounts of residue and dogged determination have all helped Leon Sowers improve the diversity and viability of his Kansas operation.

4th Annual Strip-Till Operational Benchmark Study

Cover Cropping in Strip-Till Continues to Grow

Strip-tillers planting covers topped 60% for first time, with cereal rye being the most popular variety and drilling them the most popular method.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on July 29, 2017 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Strip-tillers planting covers topped 60% for first time, with cereal rye being the most popular variety and drilling them the most popular method.

Putting Faith in No-Till into Action

Tom Cannon has turned around his family’s farm by parking the plow, increasing rotational diversity and bringing livestock back into the picture.

By John Dobberstein posted on July 29, 2017 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Grazing

Tom Cannon has turned around his family’s farm by parking the plow, increasing rotational diversity and bringing livestock back into the picture.

Demystifying Cover Crops Part 1

Lifting the Curtain on Cover Crop Seed

One in four growers cite problems with poor germination, contamination or other issues, mostly due to lax rules enforcement and supply-and-demand challenges seen in a young industry.

By John Dobberstein posted on July 29, 2017 | Posted in Seeding Practices

One in four growers cite problems with poor germination, contamination or other issues, mostly due to lax rules enforcement and supply-and-demand challenges seen in a young industry.

Modifying a No-Till Drill for Cover Crop Interseeding

July 13, 2017 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Daniel H. Smith, regional agronomist from the University of Wisconsin’s Nutrient and Pest Program, discusses modifying a no-till drill to interseed cover crops.

Cover Crops Following Small Grains: Selection and Management Guidelines

July 6, 2017 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: University of Wisconsin Extension

Following harvest of winter wheat or other small grains, fields are often left fallow. But with more than 40% of the growing season remaining, planting a cover crop may be a good option, says University of Wisconsin Extension.

[Video] Cover Crops 201: Advanced Systems

June 21, 2017 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Chris Teachout of Shenandoah, Iowa, and Loran Steinlage of West Union talk about advanced cover crops, including diverse mixes, spring covers ahead of soybeans and interseeding cover crops into corn in June, at the 2017 Practical Farmers of Iowa Annual Conference.