Cereal rye - Articles

Guidelines for Cover Crop Termination & Rye Grass Control

By Alyssa Essman and Travis Legleiter posted on May 15, 2024 | Posted in Termination

Source: Ohio State University Extension's Agronomic Crops Network

A couple of questions have been recurring this spring, related to the control of ryegrass (annual/Italian) in burndown situations, and the effective termination of cover crops.

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[Video] Alternatives to Cereal Rye Cover Crop for Farmers in Colder Climates

May 10, 2024

Josè Franco, USDA research agronomist, and his team at the U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center in North Freedom, Wis., are evaluating possible alternatives to only using cereal rye as a winter cover crop in the Upper Midwest.

Which Cover Crop Species are Best Suited for Your Farm Goals?

By Raylene Nickel posted on May 10, 2024 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Soil Health, Termination

Source: Successful Farming

Researchers’ trials have shown that combining cover crops with no-till creates soil health benefits exceeding those created by no-till alone. The two practices combined with applications of manure create the greatest soil health benefits.

Cover Crops

When Is the Best Time to Terminate Cereal Rye to Suppress Weeds & Protect No-Till Soybean Yield?

1st year of research shows that between 7-14 days after soybean emergence, rye increases weed suppression by 5.3% per day but hurts yield by about ½ bushel per day

By Michaela Paukner posted on April 24, 2024 | Posted in Termination

74% of the farmers who responded to the 2024 Cover Crops Operational Practices Survey say cover crops provide at least some level of weed suppression in their fields.

Why Don't More Farmers No-Till & Plant Cover Crops?

February 24, 2024 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Farm Progress

Get 10, 100 or 1,000 farmers together who believe no-till and cover crops are the right way to farm. This question will come up: How can we get more people to change their attitudes about no-till and cover crops?

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."

Cover Crop Tips from Strip-Tillers, No-Tillers & Researchers

Management strategies, termination times & seed mixtures are all important aspects of a successful plan

December 6, 2023 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Soil Health

Source: Nebraska Farmer

It may have taken a “double-dog dare” for Oklahoma no-tiller Jimmy Emmons to try different crops and different cover crops in his rotation, but many of those experiments have paid big dividends in what Emmons calls “wow” moments.

Fine Tuning Cereal Rye Seeding Rates: Cash vs. Cover Crop

September 25, 2023 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Soil Health

Source: PennState Extension

When planting green, consider using seeding rates in the 30 to 60 lb/ac range to target soil health, soil conservation, and weed management goals.

Drought Management

How Cover Cropping Can Help Your Operation Survive Drought Conditions

June 8, 2023 | Posted in Soil Health

Struggling with drought? Find practical solutions using no-till and cover crops with the help of our recommended articles from No-Till Farmer and Cover Crop Strategies.

Spring Burndown Considerations: Air Temps & Herbicide Efficacy

April 28, 2023 | Posted in Termination

Source: Purdue University

In the Spring, growers may experience challenges when controlling winter annuals weeds or terminating cover crops with glyphosate-based burndown herbicide programs, specifically when glyphosate is sprayed in cool, cloudy weather conditions.