Cover Crops Cited as Tool for Combating Drought

By Doug Collie posted on January 17, 2024 | Posted in Seeding Practices

The organizer of an event to introduce producers to a different way of farming says it could help farmers not only survive droughts but improve profitability.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Tests Broadcast Interseeding Using Highboy

December 21, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Planting cover crops at the right time is a key driver of cover crop productivity. This August and September, a UNL-led team tested establishment of cereal rye and a cover crop mix in 29 corn fields using a Highboy Interseeder.

Lessons Learned from 2012 Drought Could Mitigate 2021 Issues

May 5, 2021 | Posted in Soil Health

With much of the U.S. facing conditions similar to those of the 2012 drought, a look back at lessons learned suggests adjusting management plans may help protect yields and increase resilience.

Adapting Cover Crop Termination Timing to Manage Soil Moisture

May 5, 2021 | Posted in Termination

Source: Purdue University

In both wet spring weather and drought conditions, the timing of cover crop termination can have a big impact on soil moisture levels, according to Purdue University.

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Cover Crop Connection: Agri-Spray Drones Can Seed Cover Crops

One of the coolest parts of the 2024 Farm Progress Show is checking out the in-field demos. Earlier I had the chance to go to the Agri-Spray Drones tent where they were flying drones.

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