cover crop seeding methods

Muthing CoverSeeder Seeds Cover Crops, Manages Residue All At Once

By Mackane Vogel posted on December 15, 2023 | Posted in Product Innovations & Introductions

One of the most interesting cover crop seeders on display at the 2023 Agritechnica show in Hanover, Germany was Muthing's CoverSeeder — a machine that won the the silver medal as part of Agritechnica's 2022 Innovation Awards last year.

Farmers Share Experiences with Variety of Cover Crop Seeding Methods

July 26, 2023 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: GROW IWM

In GROW’s latest Farmer Forum, a panel of farmers from Delaware, New York and Texas shared their experiences with all aspects of cover crop seeding, from sourcing and verifying seed to different seeding methods and rates.

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.

Farming with Covers is Like ‘Playing Chess’

Minnesota grower Tom Cotter shares how he strategically uses cover crops, as well as tips on seeding varieties and successfully grazing livestock on covers.

By Tom Cotter posted on August 26, 2022 | Posted in Grazing

Minnesota grower Tom Cotter shares how he strategically uses cover crops, as well as tips on seeding varieties and successfully grazing livestock on covers.

Crunching the Numbers on Cover Cropping Practices

Results from the first Cover Crop Strategies Benchmark Study reveal the seeding methods, mixes and management that strip-tillers are implementing on their operations.

April 13, 2020 | Posted in Economics

Our editors dig deep into the cover cropping habits of strip-tillers, evaluating seeding methods, termination practices, variety selection and much more in the first Cover Crop Strategies Benchmark Study. Nearly 1,500 respondents identifying themselves as farmers or ranchers participated in the study, including more than 200 strip-tillers.

Keep Covers in Your Rotation Without Breaking the Bank

No-tillers can reduce the cost of their cover-crop program and still keep most of the benefits by closely examining their seeding rates and methods and potentially trimming back mixes.

By Martha Mintz posted on April 17, 2015 | Posted in Economics

With corn prices looking a little more bear than bull these days, many no-tillers may be looking for places to trim their input costs. Fair or unfair, the newest management darling of no-tillers — cover crops — may find themselves in the crosshairs.

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Muthing CoverSeeder Seeds Cover Crops, Manages Residue All At Once

Farmers Share Experiences with Variety of Cover Crop Seeding Methods

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

Farming with Covers is Like ‘Playing Chess’

Crunching the Numbers on Cover Cropping Practices

Keep Covers in Your Rotation Without Breaking the Bank

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