Cover Crop Options After Wheat Harvest

July 14, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Farmers are working to wrap up wheat harvest and considering what to do next. Some will decide to do nothing, others may consider planting another crop, either soybeans or a cover crop. Cover crops give a farmer a little more flexibility, especially when planted in mixtures.

[Video] Start Planning for Spring Cover Crop Termination

December 17, 2019 | Posted in Termination

Now is the time to start planning for how to terminate cover crops in the spring. It all depends on what your purpose is for growing covers. Covers should be terminated 2 weeks prior to planting cash crops such as corn or soybeans or the temperature hits above 50 degrees F.

Cover Crops Are Valuable Livestock Feed

November 4, 2019 | Posted in Grazing

Source: Henry Herald

Cover crops are known to protect soil and water quality. They also can offer valuable livestock feed, according to Iowa State University research. Read more in this article from the Henry Herald.

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Ray McCormick’s Conservation Buffer

Earlier this week we paid another visit to this year’s Conservation Ag Operator Fellow, Ray McCormick in Vincennes, Ind., and one thing about Ray is that even when it’s the “off season,” he’s still thinking ahead for next season.

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