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Sunflowers Blooming as a Cover Crop

November 27, 2020 | Posted in Soil Health
Source: Ohio's Country Journal
For use as cover crops, sunflowers have a robust root system allowing them to scavenge nutrients and they are also good for mycorrhizal fungi growth in the soil. The loftiest blooms around attract numerous beneficial insects and can lead to excellent honey production in nearby beehives as well. Read more in this article from Ohio's Country Journal.
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Almond Growers Using Cover Crops to Bring in Bees

November 25, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices
Source: Daily Democrat (Woodland, CA)
An online survey of almond growers showed more interest in growing bee-friendly cover crops than in planting other pollinator habitat, and explored additional aspects of how almond farmers can boost the health of the insects that pollinate their trees. The survey, which concluded in February, collected information from 329 respondents who represented about 14% of California's 2019 almond acreage, with orchards from 1 acre to 49 acres in area. Read more in this article from the Daily Democrat (Woodland, CA).
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New Uses for an Old Crop

November 25, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices
Source: Sentinel-Echo (London, KY)
An idea that started with the curiosity of an enterprising south-central Kentucky farmer is showing promise as another crop for Kentucky small grain producers, as well as a reliable source of Kentucky-grown cereal rye for bourbon distillers, bakers and millers. In a state long recognized for its progressive farmers, the Halcomb family of Walnut Grove Farms in Logan County are known as some of the most innovative. Read more in this article from the Sentinel-Echo (London, KY).
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2 Cover Crops Have Potential to Reduce Nitrate Leaching

November 23, 2020 | Posted in Soil Health
Source: University of Minnesota Extension
Research results from a study led by Extension specialist Fabian Fernandez at the Rosholt Research Farm in Westport, Minnesota show data from 2016 to 2019 for two cover crop systems: winter rye and Kura clover living mulch. The farm is in the Bonanza Valley and has an irrigation system. Read more in this press release from the University of Minnesota.
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Late Planting Cover Crops?

November 23, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices
Source: Ohio's Country Journal
As harvest progresses, its not too late to plant cover crops, but the options are becoming more limited. Most cover crops need a minimum of 60 days of growth before cold freezing winter weather limits growth. Read more in this article from Ohio's Country Journal.
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Cover Crop Considerations When Dealing With Soybean Cyst Nematode

November 20, 2020 | Posted in Soil Health
Source: South Dakota State University Extension
With the soybeans being harvested a little earlier than usual this year, some producers are finding themselves making management decisions which often include the use of cover crops. There are a lot of agronomic benefits for planting cover crops such as soil health, soil erosion control, weed reduction, animal feed, and nutrient recycling. Read more in this article from South Dakota State University Extension.
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Cover Crop Solves Weed Problems

November 20, 2020 | Posted in Termination
Source: University of Illinois
For vegetable growers, weeds can mean lost income from reduced yield and foreign plant matter contaminating the harvest. But for many crops, particularly vegetable legumes, weed management options are very limited. Read more in this press release from the University of Illinois.
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Leave Crop Residue in the Field

November 18, 2020 | Posted in Soil Health
Source: Star-Herald
After corn is chopped and combines move through fields, crop residue and stubble remains, leading some growers to tillage processes, yet soil experts continue to encourage growers to leave the stubble for the sake of soil health. According to the most recent Agricultural Resources Management Survey on the production practices of corn, cotton, soybean and wheat, data shows that roughly half (51%) growers used either no-till or strip-till at least once over a four-year period. Read more in this article from the Star-Herald (Scottsbluff, NE).
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