Which Cover Crop Species are Best Suited for Your Farm Goals?

By Raylene Nickel posted on May 10, 2024 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Soil Health, Termination

Researchers’ trials have shown that combining cover crops with no-till creates soil health benefits exceeding those created by no-till alone. The two practices combined with applications of manure create the greatest soil health benefits.

Applying Manure to Covers

March 17, 2021 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Crescent-News (Defiance, OH)

What should your cover crop accomplish if you are applying fall manure? First, a live plant that survives the winter and absorbs nitrogen, phosphorus, and reduces soil erosion. Read more in this article from the Crescent-News (Defiance, OH).

Applying Manure to Cover Crops

June 9, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Soil Health

Can manure be successfully used as fertilizer for cover crops? The answer is yes, but how manure is used depends on your goals and situation, says Pennsylvania cover crop expert Steve Groff. A few considerations when applying manure to cover crops, particularly in the spring, includes application timing, the growth stage of the cover crop, application rate, application method, and more.

Nutrient Application & Cover Crops Go Hand in Hand

August 19, 2019 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: University of Minnesota Extension

Thinking about applying manure soon on fields where short-season crops like sweet corn or peas have already come off or will be harvested in the next few weeks? Consider planting a cover crop to hold the nutrients in place this fall and next spring, according to this article from University of Minnesota Extension.

Using Cover Crops with Fall Manure Applications

September 26, 2017 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Ohio State University Extension

Manure is being used on cover crops to help keep nutrients from escaping during fall and winter.

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