Cover crops

Preventing Fallow Syndrome with Cover Crops

September 20, 2019 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: South Dakota State University Extension

Fallow syndrome received its name from the dry plains states where fields routinely benefited from the additional moisture available after a year where the ground was fallowed. Corn sometimes had symptoms of phosphorus deficiency when corn was grown on this previously fallowed ground, thus it received its current name, “fallow syndrome”. Learn more in this article from South Dakota State University Extension.

Planting Late Season Cover Crops

September 20, 2019 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: AgWeek

After small grains, we typically try to get our cover crop mixes seeded by August 15. That date has blown by us and it is now mid-September with some wheat still being harvested. Find out more in this article by Abbey Wick, North Dakota State University Extension soil health specialist.

Some Cover Crops Host Soybean Cyst Nematodes

September 18, 2019 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network

There are some cover crops that may host unwanted pests through the winter. There are plenty of agronomic incentives to plant cover crops this fall, but for fields infested with Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN) there’s one watch-out: Don’t feed the nematodes. Learn more in this article from the Iowa AgriBusiness Radio Network.

Cover Crop Recipes – Post Soybean, Use Cereal Rye

September 18, 2019 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: AgFax

Without cover crops, harvesting soybeans usually means the soil surface in your field will be left exposed until the next crop is planted and established. This leads to loss of soil due to wind and runoff from rain and snowmelt. Find out more in this article from AgFax.

[Podcast] Tips for Using Cover Crops in Heavy Clay Soils

Pennsylvania cover crop expert Steve Groff shares key concepts for working with heavy clay soils, discusses why diversity of species is critical for this type of soil, and how cover crops and can be used in heavy clay soils for water management.

September 17, 2019 | Posted in Soil Health

Pennsylvania cover crop expert Steve Groff shares key concepts for working with heavy clay soils, discusses why diversity of species is critical for this type of soil, and how cover crops and can be used in heavy clay soils for water management. (Courtesy of Cover Crop Innovators)

Tips for Using Cover Crops in Heavy Clay Soils

September 17, 2019 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Soil Health

Pennsylvania cover crop expert Steve Groff shares key concepts for working with heavy clay soils, discusses why diversity of species is critical for this type of soil, and how cover crops and can be used in heavy clay soils for water management. Because heavy clay soils tend to hold moisture, they can produce outstanding yields, so understanding how to manage some of the biggest challenges this soil type can offer is of the utmost importance.

5 ‘Laughable’ Reasons for Not Planting Covers

By Sarah Hill posted on September 16, 2019

Growing cover crops is not a one-size-fits-all practice. However, the practice does offer numerous benefits to all different types of growers. Here is some food for thought on how cover crops best fit for your operation, according to Keith Berns with Green Cover Seed.

[Video] Using Cover Crops for 42 Years

September 16, 2019 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Henry Miller, of Centreville, Mich., helped his father part time on the family farm until 1977 when they were able to purchase a 272 acre farm. Henry installed irrigation on the farm, which is mostly coarse sandy soil, and was able to get a contract to grow seed corn for Pioneer Hi-Bred Seeds.

Tips for Fall Grazing Cover Crops

September 16, 2019 | Posted in Grazing

Source: North Dakota State University Extension press release

Cover crop acreage is expected to increase in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Risk Management Agency's revision to the preventive-planting insurance provisions, according to North Dakota State University Extension livestock experts.

Management Critical When Using Cover Crops as Forage

September 11, 2019 | Posted in Grazing

Source: Farm Week Now

Cover crops expand forage options, but require management of potential nutritional and medical issues, according to Travis Meteer, University of Illinois Extension commercial agriculture beef educator. Find out more in this article from Farm Week Now.