prevent planting cover crops

Eliminate Weeds & Dirt to Protect Cover Crop Seed

July 29, 2019 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Farmers are scrambling this summer to find ample cover-crop seed due to an ongoing tight provide of many key species. Of their haste, some could find yourself utilizing a less-than-perfect seed product. Prevent this from happening to you by considering the following practices, according to this article from Market News Reporter.

Prevent Planting Cover Crops: No Perfect Solution

July 12, 2019 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: AgriNews

Farmers selecting a cover crop for prevented plant acres should carefully consider the impacts of that choice, according to an article from AgriNews.

Cover Crop Mixes That Produce High Quality Forage

July 11, 2019 | Posted in Grazing

Source: AgWeek

After a few weeks of talking about cover crop options on prevented planting acres that could not be hayed or grazed until Nov. 1, the date changed to Sept. 1. With this new date in mind, we can now talk about mixes that produce high quality material for haying or grazing. Read more in this article from AgWeek.

Recommendations for Prevent Planting Corn, Soybeans as Cover Crops

July 5, 2019 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Purdue University press release

Keith Johnson, professor of agronomy at Purdue University, said some producers with prevent plant acres are considering using corn or soybeans as a cover crop, a practice recently approved and supported by the Purdue Extension Field Crop and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Specialists.

Seven Steps When Prevent Planting Cover Crops

July 3, 2019 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Grassland Oregon press release

This article from Grassland Oregon discusses important considerations to keep in mind when prevent planting cover crops to get the most out of your efforts. Cover crops can be used as high quality feed, controlling erosion, weed suppression and to feed soil biology with added biomass.

Check Herbicide Restrictions Before Planting Cover Crops

July 1, 2019 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

Extension specialists from the University of Nebraska explain what details growers should check for when planting cover crops in fields where herbicides have been used.

Cover Crop Seed Demand Skyrockets in Midwest

June 26, 2019 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Economics

Source: Capital Press

A short-term change in federal policy and other forces are combining to create a run on cover crop seeds in the Midwest.

4 Questions to Consider for Prevent Planting Cover Crops

NRCS conservation agronomist shares important points on deciding when to seed cover crops and which species to choose.

By Sarah Hill posted on June 21, 2019 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Grazing, Soil Health, Economics, Termination

When it comes to seeding cover crops on prevented-planting acres, there are lots of details for growers to consider — including what to plant and how long to let it grow.

Proposed FEEDD Act Enables USDA to Allow Producers to Graze, Hay or Chop Cover Crops for Livestock

Cover crops could be harvested before Nov. 1 in the event of a feed shortage due to excessive moisture, flood or drought.

June 14, 2019 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Grazing, Economics

Source: U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson press release

U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and Angie Craig (D-MN-02) introduced the bipartisan Feed Emergency Enhancement During Disasters Act (FEEDD Act). The FEEDD Act will provide farmers and ranchers additional emergency flexibility to help alleviate feed shortages during planting seasons with high levels of prevent plant due to extreme moisture or drought.

Learn More About Prevent Planting Cover Crops in North Dakota

North Dakota State University Extension is hosting a series of four talks on prevent planting cover crops.

June 12, 2019 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: North Dakota State University Extension

These will be an excellent opportunity to meet with North Dakota State University specialists and researchers to run through options and hopefully insurance representatives to provide input during the conversation.