Cover crop seeding - Articles

Seeding Covers with a Drone

November 4, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices

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).

[Video] What You Need to Know About Seeding Covers

September 23, 2020 | Posted in Grazing

In this video from University of Arkansas Extension, learn about the keys to achieving a good cover crop stand, the importance of correct seeding rate, and how to use your cover crop goals to determine the timing of cover crop seeding.

Cover Crops Need an Escape Plan

September 18, 2020 | Posted in Termination

Source: AgWeek

How are you going to terminate the cover crop if it produces too much biomass? What timing will you use to terminate? Read more in this article from AgWeek.

Seven Tips for Fall Cover Crop Seeding

By Sarah Hill posted on September 15, 2020

Harvest has not quite started yet in most parts of the U.S., but it will be here soon. That means that many growers are also gearing up for seeding cover crops after harvest is completed.

[Video] Seeding Equipment for Cover Crops

March 11, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Paul Gross, Field Crop Educator for Michigan State University Extension, discusses how to choose the best method for your operation for seeding cover crops, what the most common cover crop seeding method is, how to get accurate cover crop seeding placement and more.

[Podcast] Using Manure to Fertilize Cover Crops

Timing, cover crop seeding rates and application methods are the keys to maximizing manure management for cover crops, according to Pennsylvania cover crop expert Steve Groff.

September 24, 2019 | Posted in Soil Health

Timing, cover crop seeding rates and application methods are the keys to maximizing manure management for cover crops, according to Pennsylvania cover crop expert Steve Groff. (Courtesy of Cover Crop Innovators)

[Podcast] Tips for Using Cover Crops in a Tillage System

It's a bit more challenging to fit cover crops into a tillage system, but there are opportunities if you create them, says Steve Groff.

July 16, 2019 | Posted in Seeding Practices

It's a bit more challenging to fit cover crops into a tillage system, but there are opportunities if you create them, says Steve Groff. (Courtesy of Cover Crop Innovators)

[Podcast] Tips for Planting into Green Cover Crops Successfully

The concept of planting cash crops into living cover crops is gaining more momentum among growers every year. But is your planter and management up for the task? (Courtesy of Cover Crop Innovators)

June 12, 2019 | Posted in Seeding Practices

The concept of planting cash crops into living cover crops is gaining more momentum among growers every year. But is your planter and management up for the task? (Courtesy of Cover Crop Innovators)