Cover Crop Burndown Considerations

May 21, 2021 | Posted in Termination

Weed management is a year-round job, but producers take special care to make sound management decisions prior to planting, and that includes cover crop burndown. According to information from the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES), Alabama Extension Weed Scientist David Russell offers suggestions for planting into a weed-free field and maintaining a clean corn crop throughout the growing season. Read more in this article from Southeast AgNet.

Consider Planting Green

June 15, 2020 | Posted in Termination

Source: Lancaster Farming

Those who did have the chance to burn down cover crops may notice the dead residue insulating the soil. This is excellent for soil conservation, traps excess moisture and slows evaporation, so soil takes longer to dry enough to be suitable for corn and soybean planting. Read more in this article from Lancaster Farming.

Tips for Managing Big Cover Crops in Wet, Cool Weather

May 14, 2019 | Posted in Termination

Source: Ohio State University Extension

Managing cover crops in wet, cool weather can challenge even the most experienced growers. Read on for suggestions regarding termination of cover crops from Ohio State University Extension.

Getting an Effective Cover Crop Kill

April 14, 2016 | Posted in Termination

Source: Penn State Extension

Most cover crops are fairly easy to control in a burndown program as long as you pay attention to detail, says Penn State Extension.

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