For glyphosate and paraquat, most cover crops can be planted after application. However, depending on the rate of 2,4-D applied, a waiting period of at least 1-4 weeks is necessary before establishing cover crops.

“There is increased interest in planting winter wheat this year and for good reason,” says Clair Keene, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension agronomist.

See the impact that cover crops and a no-till cropping system had on watersheds after high winds and heavy rains rolled through the Great Plains. The difference in the amounts of run-off water is astounding.

A recent study by North Dakota State University researchers helps farmers determine strategy for growing winter rye as preceding cover crop for dry bean.

Daryl Obermeyer had already implemented cover cropping practices in his operation before the NRCS and On-Farm Research study started. He used this study to validate what he was doing and get concrete data and results of what was really happening.