Cover crop termination - Articles

Consider Cover Crops First To Fight Drought

By James Hoorman posted on November 3, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Soil Health, Termination

The Midwest is dry and experiencing drought problems, especially the Mississippi river with reduced barge traffic. Most no-tillers want to know: what is the probability of a drought next year?

Dragline With Manure Assists Cover Crop Termination

No-Tillers from Perrysville, Ohio, utilize manure from their 650-cow dairy to maintain high-yielding double crops, and feed for their herd.

By Sarah Hill posted on October 20, 2022 | Posted in Grazing, Seeding Practices, Termination

The practice of using a dragline on emerging corn began in 2019, due to the extremely wet weather rearranging the Ayers’ cover crop termination schedule. The termination date varies each year, thanks to several factors, including the custom spraying schedule, the weather and what herbicide program the Ayers are using. They typically use glyphosate and 2,4-D to terminate the cereal rye.

Killer Tips for Rolling Your Covers

Thorough cover crop termination with this equipment requires using the right plant varieties and carrying out operations at the right time.

By Laura Barrera posted on August 3, 2022 | Posted in Termination

“When conditions are right, rolling cover crops and not using herbicides can work about one out of five times,” says Holtwood, Pa., no-tiller Steve Groff, who’s been rolling and crimping covers since 1995. “One out of five times it’ll be a disaster, and three out of five it’ll be in the middle. That’s the realistic expectation.”

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.

Study: Low-Seed-Rate Rye and Planting Green For Stable Yields

June 1, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Termination

Overall, planting green had many benefits. It doubled the cereal rye biomass because it was able to live longer. While it resulted in drier soil at planting, planting green saved soil moisture later in the season and kept the soil cooler.

The Long-Term Costs of Covering Up

November 29, 2021 | Posted in Economics

Source: University of Minnesota Extension

How much cover crops cost to implement and whether they can make you money is a subject of heated debate. Costs are obvious: seed, time and fuel to plant and terminate them. Read more in this article from University of Minnesota Extension.

Planning Termination of Cover Crop Mixes for 2022

November 5, 2021 | Posted in Termination

Source: Hoosier Ag Today

There are some options for fields that have a mixture of cover crop species growing in them and how to effectively terminate the cover crops before corn or soybean production. Read more in this article from Hoosier Ag News.

Glyphosate Still Most Effective Herbicide for Cover Crop Termination

By Sarah Hill posted on October 5, 2021

Growers have several options when it comes to cover crop termination, but herbicides are used by 79% of growers, according to the 2021 Cover Crop Strategies benchmark study. A recent multi-state study funded by the United Soybean board evaluated herbicide options.

Carbon to Nitrogen Ratios & Cover Crop Residue

July 16, 2021 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: University of Minnesota Extension

Cover crops are being sprayed with herbicide to make way for cash crop growth. What will happen to the residue remaining on the soil surface? Read more in this article from University of Minnesota Extension.

[Video] Cover Crop Termination Timing

July 14, 2021 | Posted in Termination

In this video from the Iowa Soybean Association, Teresa Middleton discusses when to terminate cover crops, the benefits of cover crops, achieving substantial amounts of biomass, and more.