Growing, Harvesting & Selling Rye as Cover Crop Seed

By Solveig Orngard posted on July 6, 2023 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Whether sourcing cover crop seed to plant for on-farm use or harvesting seed to sell, Chris Gaesser has over a decade of experience with cover crops and in the last few years began selling rye as cover crop seed. He shared tips for harvest and handling of cover crop seed in a small grains shared learning call in early June.

Winter Rye Between Corn and Soybean are Good Cover Crop Strategy

October 13, 2021 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: South Dakota State University Extension

With much interest in soil health and crop diversity, interest in cover crops has increased greatly in recent times. Although the 2021 growing season in South Dakota has been impacted by widespread drought and record-high temperatures, especially in June and July, the recent rain events have brought the cover crop thoughts back into producers’ minds. Read more in this article from South Dakota State University Extension.

Building Diversity & Soil Health

November 16, 2020 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Aberdeen News

When David Neuharth started his 3Y3 Ranch in the 1980s near Hayes, S.D., he noticed a trend among area producers. “Everything in this country and in Stanley County around in the area was pretty much a 50-50 deal,” David said. “Half summer fallow … and the other half was winter wheat.” Read more in this article from the Aberdeen News (Aberdeen, SD).

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