Seeding cover crops

[Video] Cover Crop Termination Tips

April 28, 2021 | Posted in Termination

In this video, Dr. Michael Flessner with Virginia Tech University Extension discusses why growers should have a termination plan before even seeding covers, termination methods for popular cover crop species, which cover crop species are difficult to terminate, and more.

Western Canadian Intercropping Trials Find Best Practices for Incorporating Forage Mixes

December 18, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Canadian Cattlemen

The practice of intercropping is receiving more attention on the Prairies, and research centres are exploring the possibilities for forage options. The potential benefits are promising, researchers say, but more work is needed to provide producers with accurate information on how best to apply this method. Read more in this article from Canadian Cattlemen.

Seeding Cover Crops with Drones

December 16, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Hay & Forage Grower

Aerial seeding of cover crops into late season corn or soybean fields is nothing new. However, irregularly shaped, small fields and those characterized by rough terrain may not be suitable for aerial seeding by an airplane or helicopter. Read more in this article from Hay & Forage Grower.

Don’t Let Herbicide Carryover Stunt Your Cover Crops

By Sarah Hill posted on November 16, 2020

As harvest wraps up, it’s time for growers to get started planting cover crops. However, it’s important to consider the potential impact of residual activity of any herbicides used on previous crops grown in fields where covers will be seeded.

Seeding Covers with a Drone

November 4, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Waukon Standard

Harpers Ferry, Iowa, farmer Jon Kruse is utilizing a unique method of planting cover crops this fall - a drone. September 16, Kruse hired Devin Brincks, a Rantizo contractor, to fly his drone over standing soybeans to seed red clover as a cover crop. Read more in this story from the Waukon Standard (Waukon, Iowa).

Dry Soil Conditions Buy Time for Cover Crop Seeding

November 2, 2020 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: KIWA Radio (Sheldon, IA)

This year’s harvest looks a little different than last year’s. Dry soil conditions will allow farmers to complete various tasks, such as seeding cover crops. Read more in this article from KIWA Radio.

Cover Crop Planting Date Matters

October 28, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Aberdeen News

As corn and soybean reach maturity and the crop canopy starts to open, a prime window also opens for seeding a cover crop. A cover crop can be interseeded in the fall into standing corn and soybean via the air or with ground equipment such as a high-clearance seeder. Read more in this article from the Aberdeen News (Aberdeen, SD).

Pros and Cons of 3 Cover Crop Seeding Methods

Three growers share their experiences with different cover crop seeding methods. Find out what worked for them and why they chose their preferred methods.

September 9, 2020

There are so many different ways to seed cover crops, it can be challenging for growers to choose which one will best suit their operation’s needs and be most effective at establishing the cover. There are pros and cons and costs to each approach, which can make it all the more difficult to figure out which one will work best for your acres.

[Video] Setting Up for Cover Crop Success

August 13, 2020 | Posted in Grazing

In this webinar, learn more about how to make a plan for your cover crops, the pros and cons of various cover crop seeding methods, how to select a cover crop seed species, and more.

Weed Management Before Cover Crops

July 7, 2020 | Posted in Economics

Source: AgWeek

Some of the prevented planting fields are just being looked at again as everyone gets caught up on spraying the crop fields and is now looping back to start managing their PP. In going back to those PP fields, the weeds have likely gotten big and herbicide options are getting limited. Read more in this article from AgWeek.