5 Reasons to Seed Cover Crops After Specialty Crops

Specialty crop harvest opens a larger window for cover crop growth.

By Tony Bailey posted on July 27, 2024 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Specialty crops offer unique opportunities to include cover crops in the rotation because they are often harvested earlier. This opens a wider window for a late-summer or earlier-fall seeding in which to establish good cover crop growth prior to freezing temperatures.

Drones Continue to Grow in Popularity as Cover Crop Seeding Method

By John Fulton and Alex Thomas posted on May 23, 2024 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Ohio's Country Journal

Drones, also known as UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), have gained popularity across various industries, including agriculture. Their ability to fly autonomously, capture high-resolution imagery, apply crop protection products, and precisely distribute seeds makes them an ideal tool for cover crop seeding. A majority of spray drones sold today come with a dry spreader or as an option.

6 Factors for Planting & Harvesting Rye for Cover Crop Seed

By Rebecca Clay posted on October 9, 2023 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Practical Farmers of Iowa

If you’re used to procuring your cover crop seed, here are the six key factors to think about when considering harvesting your rye as a seed crop.

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Cover Crop Costs, Popularity of Planting Green Remain Steady

Annual cover crop survey reveals common cover cropping practices in U.S., untapped potential of grazing for profit & more.

By Michaela Paukner posted on June 1, 2023 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Grazing, Economics, Termination

Farmers across the U.S. continue to find success with cover cropping and planting green, according to the 2023 Cover Crops Operational Practices Survey.

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Aigen Shows Off New Weeding Technology at FIRA USA

I’m in Sacramento, Calif., this week at FIRA USA and we’re just going to get right into it. Why don’t you take a look at some of the newest and most exciting Ag technology on display at this year’s conference.

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