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.

Broadcast Covers Into Standing Soybeans

September 22, 2021 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Lancaster Farming

The fallow period between soybean harvest and corn planting in a crop rotation is highly vulnerable to sediment and nutrient losses, but soybean harvest is often so late that there isn’t enough time to reliably establish a cover crop. If a cover crop is established, options are typically limited to cereal rye or winter wheat. For many, the financial risk of a failed cover crop stand outweighs the potential benefits. Read more in this article from Lancaster Farming.

Dormant Seeding Allows for Spring Cover Crops

January 12, 2021 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Penn State Extension

If it's too late to get a cover crop growing this winter, consider "dormant seeding" for a spring cover, says Penn State Extension.

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