frost seeding

Improving Pastures by Frost Seeding Legumes During the Month of March

March 1, 2023 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Michigan State University Extension

March is the month across much of Michigan to improve pastures by frost-seeding legumes like clovers or some grasses into them. Frost-seedings are most successful when the seed is broadcast approximately 45 days before grass growth begins in your area.

OGRAIN Discussion: Frost Seeding Cover Crops & Interseeding Clover into Soybeans

February 6, 2023 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Termination

A discussion in the Organic Grain Resource and Information Network (OGRAIN) email group started with a question about interseeeding clover into soybeans. Several no-tillers proceeded to discuss the topic and how timing of planting could dramatically affect the outcome.

Use Frost Seeding to Establish Legumes, Grasses During Early Spring

March 18, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: University of Minnesota

With frost seeding, the seed becomes buried in the soil through alternating freezing and thawing events. When favorable temperatures (45 degrees F and above) occur, the seed germinates and emerges. It's considered a simple, low-cost approach to improve pastures and to add red clover to overwintering grains.

Frost Seeding, Interseeding Pastures

March 19, 2021 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Iowa State University Extension

Consider improving pasture stands and forage production with either frost seeding or interseeding this spring. Additionally, here are some guidelines to consider in order to optimize the success of frost seeding or interseeding. Read more in this article from Iowa State University Extension.

2020 National Cover Crop Summit: Fall Edition

It’s Not Too Late for Frost Seeding

The online National Cover Crop Summit: Fall 2020 Edition kicks off with a presentation on tricks to help with frost seeding by a Penn State University professor of soil management.

October 7, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Although many growers may consider the “ideal” time to plant cover crops to be immediately after harvest, having snow on the ground is not a reason to give up on utilizing the benefits cover crops can offer. This is where frost seeding comes into play as a cover crop seeding method.

Frost Seeding Improves Soil Health, Yields

May 1, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Winona Post

The neighbor stopped by on his side-by-side to see what Dave and Mike Unruh were up to. Yet here Dave and his son were — with the tractor and a seeder out in early March. Read more in this story from the Winona Post.

Time for Frost Seeding Cover Crops

January 31, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: AgriNews

Frost seeding is a great option for improving existing pastures or waterways. During late winter farmers can broadcast species like clover or grass over pastures to thicken the stand and improve production. Find out more in this article from AgriNews.

Frost Your Fields with Cover Crops

By Sarah Hill posted on November 19, 2019

If you’re lucky enough to have completed harvest before snow fell on your fields — but haven’t planted a cover crop yet — not to worry. Planning ahead for a late winter or early spring frost seeding of covers might still be a viable alternative.