Cover Crop Tactics from Dedicated South Dakota No-Tillers

By Katie Pratt posted on October 5, 2022 | Posted in Grazing, Soil Health, Termination

No-tillers Brian and Jamie Johnson use cereal rye to help with soil health, improve water infiltration, reduce broadleaf weed pressure and provide a wintertime habitat for wildlife.

USDA Reports 84% of Corn, 87% of Soybeans Harvested

November 8, 2021 | Posted in Seeding Practices

USDA's crop progress report for the week ended Nov. 7 reported 84% of corn crops harvested, below the 90% reported harvested by this time in 2020.

USDA Reports 74% of Corn Harvested

November 1, 2021 | Posted in Seeding Practices

USDA's crop progress report for the week ended Oct. 31 reported 74% of corn crops harvested, below the 81% reported harvested by this time in 2020.

USDA Reports 10% of Corn Harvested

September 20, 2021 | Posted in Seeding Practices

USDA reported 10% of corn crops harvested, above the 8% reported harvested by this time in 2020.

Interseeding Cover Crops into Corn and Soybean

June 28, 2021 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

With the short-season available for growing cover crops after corn harvest, interest in interseeding cover crops into corn and soybean crops has increased in recent years. Interseeding is primarily done with a drill early in the season prior to crop canopy closure or via broadcast seeding late in the season, prior to harvest when the crop canopy begins to re-open. Read more in this article from University of Nebraska Extension.

Every Field Totally Winterized

By Frank Lessiter posted on December 16, 2017 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Soil Health

A recent drive along the eastern U.S. shore opened my eyes to the dramatic acceptance of cover crops and no-till among farmers in this area in boosting incomes and protecting the environment.

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