Soybeans

New Study Measures Economic Impact of Cover Crops Ahead of Soybeans

January 25, 2024 | Posted in Economics

Source: University of Illinois

"The use of cover crops in modern Midwest corn-soybeans systems is in its infancy. However, strides are being made to make cover crops an economical part of agriculture."

Indigo Ag Issues 110,000 Credits in Second Carbon Crop

February 23, 2023 | Posted in Soil Health, Investing in Regenerative Ag

Source: Indigo

Indigo Ag today announced the completion of its second carbon crop

This Week

Cover Crop Strategies' Best of the Web: Feb. 17, 2023

February 17, 2023

Cover Crop Strategies editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at various aspects of our great agricultural industry. Here is our favorite content from the past week. The Best of the Web This Week series is brought to you by Salford Group.

Seeding Rye? You may Already be Too Late.

By Brian O'Connor posted on October 24, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Soil Health, Termination

Seeding winter rye too late is a major contributor to its failure, according to a University of Wisconsin organic farming expert.

Dragline With Manure Assists Cover Crop Termination

No-Tillers from Perrysville, Ohio, utilize manure from their 650-cow dairy to maintain high-yielding double crops, and feed for their herd.

By Sarah Hill posted on October 20, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Grazing, Termination

The practice of using a dragline on emerging corn began in 2019, due to the extremely wet weather rearranging the Ayers’ cover crop termination schedule. The termination date varies each year, thanks to several factors, including the custom spraying schedule, the weather and what herbicide program the Ayers are using. They typically use glyphosate and 2,4-D to terminate the cereal rye.

Cover Crop Tactics from Dedicated South Dakota No-Tillers

By Katie Pratt posted on October 5, 2022 | Posted in Grazing, Soil Health, Termination

No-tillers Brian and Jamie Johnson use cereal rye to help with soil health, improve water infiltration, reduce broadleaf weed pressure and provide a wintertime habitat for wildlife.

USDA Issues Double-Crop Insurance FAQ for Growers

September 1, 2022

For now, the agency is focused on double-crop soybeans and double-crop sorghum, though they are examining the possibility of additional other crops at some point in the future.

Reddick Farms Goes All in on No-Till and Cover Crops in Kentucky

Father-son duo takes leap of faith after eye-opening experience at National No-Tillage Conference.

August 30, 2022

No-till is nothing new for the Reddick family. Brad Reddick remembers growing up on the 1,800-acre farm in Bardwell, Ky., watching his father no-till the rolling grounds and conventionally till the creek bottom grounds over 50 years ago.

[Podcast] Maximizing Cereal Rye Benefits and Focusing on Diverse Mixes for Grazing

June 1, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Grazing, Termination

In this week's edition of the Cover Crop Strategies podcast, brought to you by La Crosse Seed, Former civil engineer Michael Vittetoe shares step-by-step how he’s maximizing the benefits of cereal rye in front of cash crops.

Study: Low-Seed-Rate Rye and Planting Green For Stable Yields

June 1, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Termination

Overall, planting green had many benefits. It doubled the cereal rye biomass because it was able to live longer. While it resulted in drier soil at planting, planting green saved soil moisture later in the season and kept the soil cooler.