Cover crops

Why Interseeding Might be the Boost Cover Crops Need

August 9, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Soil Health

Source: American Society of Agronomy

"We found that the interseeded ryegrass cover crops had potential to retain as much nitrogen as a post-harvest seeded cereal rye cover crop," says soil health scientist Sarah Isbell.

Benefits of a Cover Crop Mix Versus a Single Species Cover Crop

August 8, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

The decision whether to mix species or plant a single species as a cover crop depends on your goals, time of the year, and costs. Planting a mix can increase biodiversity on a farm and can also insure against weather extremes, since different species will thrive in different weather conditions. Read more in this article from the University of Nebraska.

[Podcast] Cover Crops: Tips, Challenges and Analysis with TJ Kartes

August 4, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Soil Health

For this episode of Cover Crop Strategies, brought to you by Verdesian Life Sciences, we’re tapping into TJ Kartes’ knowledge about all things cover crops, from seeding tips to some of the biggest challenges his customers face. We’ll also get TJ’s take on equipment trends, potential regulations, cover crop myths and why farmers shouldn’t wait until the last minute to order seeds for the fall.

Blog: Steps to Consider Before Aerial Seeding

August 4, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Practical Farmers of Iowa

In this Practical Farmers of Iowa blog, Sarah Carlson shares 5 important steps to take before aerial seeding cover crops.

Make Cover Crops Profitable, Regardless of Your Tillage System

August 3, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Soil Health

Source: Michigan Farm Bureau

When a cover crop is planted, it allows living roots in the soil throughout the growing season, improving microbial activity. A global research analysis by the University of Illinois shows that cover cropping can boost soil microbial abundance by 27%.

Bayer, Bunge, Chevron Reach Ownership Agreement for CoverCress

August 1, 2022

CoverCress Inc. will continue as an independent entity under tripartite ownership by Bayer, Bunge, and Chevron. Bayer will own 65% of the shares, while Bunge and Cheveron will own the remaining 35%.

Toy-sized Tractor Drones Aim to Inspect Crops, Plant Covers

August 1, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Economics

Source: The University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

A collaboration with the automation startup Earth Sense has tested a small drone used to autonomously phenotype crops, and another specifically designed to automate planting cover crops between rows of more developed cash crops.

Observations on Summer Cover Crops, Small Grains and Grazing Covers

August 1, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Grazing, Soil Health

Source: Practical Farmers of Iowa

Transitioning to organic, Noah Wendt and Caleb Akin are closely planning for success in three areas: nutrients for the following crop, weed control and grazing opportunities. In this article, from the Practical Farmers of Iowa, Noah and Caleb talk specifically about summer covers and a few new practices they're testing on their farm.

A Savage Take on No-Till

July 29, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Soil Health

For this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by SOURCE by Sound Agriculture, we caught up with Steve Savage to chat with him about a couple of his recent articles. Stay tuned to hear him discuss the history of no-till farming, why the practice has been so important, and how it will play a role in the future of conservation.