Soil Health

Lower Seeding Rates Produce Same Results as Extra Seeds for Winter Legume Covers

Similar biomass and weed suppression seen for legumes regardless of seeding rate.

September 21, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Soil Health

Source: Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station

The study also found that each legume type has similar weed suppression regardless of the seeding rate. However, some of the legumes were better at suppressing weeds.

Using Cover Crops to Recapture Nutrients After Fall Manure Applications

September 21, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Soil Health

Source: Ohio Ag Net

Cereal rye, wheat, and oats are common cover crops after manure application. However, farmers also use radishes, clover, annual ryegrass, Sudan grass, or almost any species they are comfortable growing. Some species can provide harvestable forage back to the farm.

Strip-Till & Cover Crops Offer the ‘Best of Both Worlds’

The Isley family has improved water retention by planting annual ryegrass into standing corn and seeding annual ryegrass and rapeseed prior to strip-tilling.

By Julienne Isaacs posted on September 20, 2022 | Posted in Soil Health

In 2012, the Isley family took a firm dislike to using the word “dirt.” They had gone through a substantial drought and were working ground, watching it turn to powder.

North Central SARE Announces Deadlines for 4 Grant Programs

September 16, 2022 | Posted in Economics, Soil Health

These grant programs are for farmers, ranchers, scientists, educators, institutions, organizations, and others exploring sustainable agriculture in 12 states.

Consider Cover Crops Even in Dry Conditions

September 15, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Soil Health

Source: NRCS

Crop response differs depending on the soil and weather conditions, so it is important to choose a mix that works for your operation and crop rotation.

Cover Crops in the Spotlight at Beck's Field Show

September 14, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Soil Health

Source: Ag Update: Farm and Ranch Guide

During his presentations in the Cover Crop Tent at the show, Ryan Moore, small seed product manager for Beck's, told farmers their overall goal should be to get into a “no-till situation” when establishing a program.

[Video] A Deep Dive into APV's Cover Crop Equipment

September 13, 2022 | Posted in Product Innovations & Introductions, Soil Health

Cameron White, APV-America territory manager, explains how the relatively new company is making a name for itself in the cover crop business. He highlights the many offerings available from APV, including APV's Pneumatic Seeders (PS) series.

Hoorman: Analyzing Hula's High-Yielding Management Practices

September 12, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Soil Health

Source: Putnam County Sentinel

Charles City, Virginia's David Hula holds the all-time world corn yield record of 616 bushels, which was set in 2019. Soil health specialist James Hoorman breaks down Hula's management practices and keys to success.

OSU: It's Time to Plant Winter Covers for Next Year's Vegetable Garden

September 12, 2022 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Oregon State Extension

Make sure when you plant that the seed has good contact with the soil. Larger seeds like peas, vetch and cereals should be raked in lightly. Mix small seeds with sand to make them easier to broadcast and then use a sprinkler to water in.