Seeding Practices

Saddle Butte Ag Co-Founder Receives 2023 Distinguished Service Award

July 5, 2023 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Don Wirth, an innovative Oregon farmer and promoter of cover crops and forage in the United States and internationally, has been named the Agricultural Communicators Network (ACN) Distinguished Service Award recipient for 2023.

Cover Crops & Extremely Early Soybean Planting Dates

By Dusty Sonnenberg posted on June 8, 2023 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Ohio Country Journal

For the last two years, in two separate locations, a study has been conducted to determine how early soybeans can be planted in Ohio. In the past, studies have looked at early planting at the end of April or early May. Dr. Laura Lindsey, OSU Extension State Small Grains and Soybean Specialist, is looking at an earlier planting date than the past, and also the interaction between very early planting and the presence of cover crops.

Soil Health

Dave Brandt’s 5 Tips for Cover Crop Success

Cover crop expert discusses his best practices for getting the most out of cover crops.

By Mackane Vogel posted on June 1, 2023 | Posted in Economics, Grazing, Seeding Practices, Soil Health, Termination

Being successful with cover crops on your farm operation involves a lot of attention to detail and decision making.

Benchmark Study

Cover Crop Costs, Popularity of Planting Green Remain Steady

Annual cover crop survey reveals common cover cropping practices in U.S., untapped potential of grazing for profit & more.

By Michaela Paukner posted on June 1, 2023 | Posted in Economics, Grazing, Seeding Practices, Termination

Farmers across the U.S. continue to find success with cover cropping and planting green, according to the 2023 Cover Crops Operational Practices Survey.

[Podcast] Making Cover Crops Work in Specialty Crops

In this episode of the Cover Crop Strategies Podcast, brought to you by the National Strip-Tillage Conference, Aries Haygood of Vidalia, Ga., talks about his unconventional path into the world of agriculture and how he first started learning about cover crops.

May 19, 2023 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Soil Health

In this episode of the Cover Crop Strategies podcast, brought to you by the National Strip-Tillage Conference, Aries Haygood of Vidalia, Ga., talks about his unconventional path into the world of agriculture and how he first started learning about cover crops

Farmers Across the World Share Equipment They Use to Seed Cover Crops

CCS readers submit various cover crop seeding equipment used on farms across the world

May 15, 2023 | Posted in Seeding Practices

The editors at Cover Crop Strategies surveyed readers about the types of cover crop seeders they use on their farms and requested pictures and descriptions of their equipment. From standard air seeders to modified versions of classic seed drills all the way to horse and buggy, here are some of the most unique and thought-provoking responses.

Discussion: How Do I Plant Cover Crops Through Thick Residue?

May 10, 2023 | Posted in Investing in Regenerative Ag, Seeding Practices, Soil Health, Termination

The recently launched No-Till Farmer email discussion group gives people in the no-till community an easy way to connect with each other and exchange ideas with other no-tillers across the country. Check out one of the recent discussion topics on cover crops below and click HERE to sign up and join the conversation.

Species Selection for Interseeding Covers into Early Season Corn & Soybeans

By Nelson Winkel, Mary Drewnoski, Chris Proctor, Jenny Rees, Steve Melvin, and Katja Koehler-Cole posted on May 1, 2023 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources

The goal with interseeding cover crops into corn and soybean early in the growing season is to allow for more time for a cover crop to be established. Having more time for establishment prior to harvest can aid in suppressing weeds, capturing excess nitrogen, providing additional nitrogen, increasing diversity and establishing forage for grazing.

Potential Impacts of Different Herbicides When Interseeding Cover Crops

By Steve Melvin, Jenny Rees, Chris Proctor, and Amit Jhala posted on April 24, 2023 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources

With increasing use of cover crops for different goals, we receive more questions each year regarding potential impacts of different herbicide programs on cover crops.