Cover crop establishment

Why Cover Crops & Other Regenerative Ag Practices Are Catching On in Red States

In some conservative pockets of the U.S., farmers are embracing regenerative practices. Just don’t ask them to make it political.

By Eve Andrews posted on November 13, 2023 | Posted in Soil Health, Investing in Regenerative Ag

Source: Ambrook Research

In some conservative pockets of the U.S., farmers are embracing regenerative practices. Just don’t ask them to make it political.

Can Burndown Herbicides be Used Before Cover Crop Establishment?

Consider herbicide options before cover crop establishment if problem weeds are an issue.

By Dwight Lingenfelter posted on August 18, 2023 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: PennState Extension

Consider herbicide options before cover crop establishment if problem weeds are becoming an issue.

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PSU: Consider Herbicide Options Before Cover Crop Establishment

August 18, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Termination

Source: Penn State Extension

For glyphosate and paraquat, most cover crops can be planted after application. However, depending on the rate of 2,4-D applied, a waiting period of at least 1-4 weeks is necessary before establishing cover crops.

The Impact of Overseeding Cover Crops

June 28, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Termination

Source: Iowa State University Extension

In the last decade, cover crops have grown in both interest and acres, yet there is still room for more adoption. It is obvious that cover crops require more management though and with that management there will undoubtedly be challenges. Read more in this story from Iowa State University Extension.

[Podcast] V4-V5 is the Best Stage for Interseeding Covers Into Corn

This week’s podcast, sponsored by NewLeaf Symbiotics, features John Wallace, Assistant Professor, Weed Science, Penn State University. Wallace will discuss why interseeding might be better than fall cover crop establishment, cover crop establishment rates with interseeding, interseeding best management practices, and more.

December 14, 2021 | Posted in Soil Health

This week’s podcast, sponsored by NewLeaf Symbiotics, features John Wallace, Assistant Professor, Weed Science, Penn State University. Wallace will discuss why interseeding might be better than fall cover crop establishment, cover crop establishment rates with interseeding, interseeding best management practices, and more.

On the Fence About Seeding Covers

October 25, 2021 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: University of Minnesota Extension

Earlier this season, a lack of soil moisture across much of the state raised concerns about the potential for successful cover crop establishment this fall. Most areas still need more moisture to recharge the soil profile but recent rains have improved the moisture status overall. This has also improved the likelihood for successful establishment of a cereal rye cover crop this fall. Read more in this article from University of Minnesota Extension.

Considerations When Overseeding Cover Crops

October 4, 2021 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Iowa State University Extension

In the last decade, cover crops have grown in both interest and acres, yet there is still room for more adoption across Iowa and the region. It is obvious that cover crops require more management, and that there will undoubtedly be challenges. Read more in this article from Iowa State University Extension.

Cover Crop Establishment Can Be Challenging

September 6, 2021 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Ohio's Country Journal

There are many benefits cover crops offer when they are properly established. These benefits range from protecting soil, to reducing run-off of soil particles in an effort to retain nutrients, to increasing soil productivity and overall farm profitability. Read more in this article from Ohio's Country Journal.

[Podcast] Interseed Covers in Corn at V3/V4 Stage for Best Results

This week’s podcast, sponsored by GS3 Quality Seed, features Jason Cavadini, an agronomist at the University of Wisconsin Marshfield Research Station, in the first of a two-part series. Cavadini will discuss ideal timing for interseeding cover crops, how earlier interseeding can help with better cover crop establishment, how interseeding affects corn yields, and more.

July 20, 2021 | Posted in Seeding Practices

This week’s podcast, sponsored by GS3 Quality Seed, features Jason Cavadini, an agronomist at the University of Wisconsin Marshfield Research Station, in the first of a two-part series. Cavadini will discuss ideal timing for interseeding cover crops, how earlier interseeding can help with better cover crop establishment, how interseeding affects corn yields, and more.

Interseeding Improves Fall Cover Crop Establishment

December 30, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Aberdeen News

Summer interseeding may be a good cover crop strategy for farmers with shorter growing seasons. So says the first-year results from a USDA-sponsored soil health demonstration project in northern Iowa. Read more in this article from the Aberdeen News (Aberdeen, S.D.).