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University of Maryland Extension Obtains $500K Grant for Cover Crop Research

By Cameron Adams posted on August 23, 2024 | Posted in Investing in Regenerative Ag

The University of Maryland Extension in Frederick is looking to expand practical research into cover crops and better understand how farmers learn from each other. The National Fish and Wildlife Service awarded $500,000 for the project to the University of Maryland Extension in Frederick.

In-Row Roll-Crimping Cereal Rye Cover Crop Seeded in Twin-Rows Ahead of Soybeans

By Emma Link and Michael Vittetoe posted on July 10, 2024 | Posted in Termination

Source: Practical Farmers of Iowa

Determining when and how best to use roller-crimpers has been a subject of interest in the Cooperators’ Program from Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI) for the past seven years. In 2023, five cooperators conducted on-farm research on roll-crimping a cereal rye cover crop ahead of soybeans. Here are the findings on in-row roller crimping a cereal rye cover crop seeded in twin-rows ahead of soybeans.

Understanding Ideal Timing of Roller Crimping Cereal Rye Cover Crops

By Emma Link posted on July 8, 2024 | Posted in Termination

Source: Practical Farmers of Iowa

Determining when and how best to use roller-crimpers has been a subject of interest in the Cooperators’ Program from Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI) for the past seven years. In 2023, five cooperators conducted on-farm research on roll-crimping a cereal rye cover crop ahead of soybeans. Here are the findings on ideal timing of roller crimping a cereal rye cover crop.

Cereal Rye Cover Crop vs. Giant Ragweed

By Rodrigo Werle and Guilherme Chudzik posted on January 2, 2024 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Soil Health

Source: WiscWeeds

A field study was conducted to determine the amount of dry cereal rye cover crop biomass needed to suppress giant ragweed density and growth. The study was conducted in 2022 and 2023 at the Rock County Farm near Janesville, Wis.

Cover Crops Help Southwest Iowa Farmer Improve Soil

By Jeff DeYoung posted on December 19, 2023 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Ag Update

Jon Bakehouse didn’t jump right into planting cover crops. Instead, he did a lot of research before finally giving it a try several years ago.

Understanding & Overcoming Cover Crop Yield Penalties

December 13, 2023 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Ohio's Country Journal

A research team from Ohio State University is inviting farmers in the Maumee River Watershed to participate in a USDA-funded project designed to help better understand the benefits and tradeoffs associated with integrating cover crops into corn-soybean rotations.

Minnesota Research Study Examines Benefits of Combining Cover Crops & Manure

By Jonathan Eisenthal posted on March 28, 2023 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Minnesota Corn Growers Association

Cover crops and manure are tools that help farmers keep soil in place and provide nutrients for row crops. University of Minnesota Extension Associate Professor Melissa Wilson has spent three growing seasons looking at the best ways to use these tools together.

Illinois State Researching Unique Cover Crop Option

May 17, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: AgriNews

Field trials of a new cover crop, CoverCress, are in its third year at the Illinois State University Farm and multiple benefits are being realized as intended.

Variety of Cover Crop Options Helps Producers Better Manage Soil Health

February 1, 2021 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Farm Focus

Dr. Judith Nyiraneza, a research scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) based in Charlottetown, P.E.I., and Oyster Cove Farms of Hamilton, P.E.I., recently completed a two-year study that tested the performance of cover crops planted following the potato harvest. Read more in this article from Farm Focus.

Cover Crop Cocktail Research

December 2, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: The Stettler Independent

A trend with beef cattle producers in northwestern Alberta is growing annual cocktail blends for forage production, with those blends including cereals, grasses, legumes and brassicas. ‘There’s a lot of interest in the Peace Country about cocktails, and there are a lot of questions,’ explains Buthaina Al-Maqtari, research technician with Peace Country Beef and Forage Association (PCBFA). Read more in this article from The Stettler Independent (Stettler, Alberta).