Seeding Cover Crops After Wheat

July 21, 2021 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Wheat will be maturing early due to 90-degree F temperatures. Wheat harvest may start soon, so start ordering cover crop seed now. Read more in this article from Ohio's Country Journal.

Options Abound for No-Tilling Cover Crops

May 14, 2021 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Crescent News

Farmers have several planting options, depending on whether they are conventional tillage farmers or planting no-till with cover crops. What options farmers choose and their success may depend upon soil and moisture planting conditions. Read more in this article from the Crescent News (Defiance, OH).

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.

Choose Your Cover Crop Species with Care

By Sarah Hill posted on January 20, 2020

Each crop year is different, and there will be various reasons influencing the decision of what cover crops to use — the amount of biomass you want produced, your preferred method of cover crop termination, weed control, and more. You have to choose cover crops that are best for your operation, the weather, soil conditions and cash crops.

[Video] 'Building a Resilient Soil' with Jordan Reimnitz

June 15, 2018 | Posted in Soil Health

In this video, the Armour, S.D., no-tiller Jordan Reimnitz talks about the practices he’s following to build resilience in his soils, including cover crops, planting green and grazing, and the benefits he’s experienced so far.

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An Accidental Cover Crop Experiment

Georgetown, Del., no-tiller Jay Baxter was planning on conducting a cover crop experiment with oats, but when Mother Nature got in the way, he quickly pivoted to another idea for a different type of cover crop experiment.

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