Timing Rye Cover Crop Termination Before Planting Soybeans

April 20, 2020 | Posted in Termination

Source: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA)

Cereal rye (Secale cereale) has several strengths as a cover crop option. However, in most cases, rye doesn’t put on much growth until the month of May. Read more in this article from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs.

Timing Key When Grazing Cover Crops

December 23, 2019 | Posted in Grazing

Source: Soil Health Partnership

Grazing can provide many benefits to your operation such as producing feed for livestock, lengthening the grazing season, and producing a second crop off of your corn and soybean acres; however, implementing grazing requires planning. One thing to consider is the time of year your livestock will be utilizing this additional grazing and what cover crops make the most sense for your operation.

Finding Detailed Information on the Attributes of Cover Crops

May 25, 2017 | Posted in Soil Health, Economics

Source: Kansas State University Extension

If you're considering planting a cover crop after wheat this year and are looking for ideas, the Midwest Cover Crops Council's selector tool is a good place to find some basic information, says Kansas State University Extension.

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