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Tips for Managing Big Cover Crops in Wet, Cool Weather

May 14, 2019 | Posted in Termination

Managing cover crops in wet, cool weather can challenge even the most experienced growers. Read on for suggestions regarding termination of cover crops from Ohio State University Extension.

Cover Crops Slow Marestail Growth, Reduce Herbicide Selection Pressure

May 13, 2019 | Posted in Economics

Source: Weed Science, Cambridge University Press

Researchers conducting field experiments in Pennsylvania to explore how cover crop seeding influenced marestail management in no-tilled grain crops report several significant findings, says Weed Science magazine.

Cover Crop Corner: It’s Time to Ditch Dixie Crimson Clover

May 10, 2019 | Posted in Economics

Source: Grassland Oregon

The future of cover crop varieties is here and it's time to ditch Dixie crimson clover and move forward with more productive products, says Grassland Oregon co-founder Risa DeMasi.

Establishing Cover Crop Skip Zones for Corn

April 30, 2019 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Termination

Source: Practical Farmers of Iowa

In this Practical Farmers of Iowa study, farmer-cooperators created skip zones while seeding cover crops, and then planted corn into these skip zones to see if this method could be part of a proper management plan for corn following a cereal rye cover crop.

Study: Cover Crops Can Suppress Weeds, Boost Crop Yields with Proper Management

April 29, 2019 | Posted in Economics

Source: Kansas State University

A long-term study by Kansas State University researchers looking at the value of cover crops seeded in a no-till rotation with wheat, sorghum and soybeans found covers have definite advantages when they're used properly by farmers.

Cover Crops That Can Take the Heat

April 25, 2019 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: NRCS

The Plant Materials Centers (PMCs) in the southeastern U.S. are gathering data on different types of cover crops that landowners can use during the summer months, focusing on specifics with legumes and grasses.

Answering Basic Questions About Cover Crops and Nitrogen Credits

April 24, 2019 | Posted in Soil Health, Economics

Source: University of Minnesota Extension

University of Minnesota Extension educator Greg Klinger answers some questions he's been getting on how cover crops can impact nitrogen credits for corn grown after soybeans.

Sensing Industry Trends, Cover Crop Innovators Expands Educational Reach

April 18, 2019 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Cover Crop Innovators

Holtwood, Pa.-based grower and veteran cover crop coach Steve Groff announces new enhancements this year to Cover Crop Innovators, an online educational resource for cover crop education and management.

Questions to ask before seeding cover crops

3 Questions to Ask Before You Start Raising Cover Crops

April 18, 2019 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Noble Research Insitute

Noble Research Institute consultant Jim Johnson shares important questions farmers should try to answer to improve their chances of success with cover crop seeding.

Cover Crop Success: a Book with Many Chapters

April 17, 2019 | Posted in Grazing, Soil Health

Source: Eau Claire (Wis.) Leader Telegram

A no-tiller from Wisconsin recently shared the soil health and risk management benefits he's realizing from seeding cover crops on his 500-acre cash crop and beef farm in western Wisconsin.

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Case Study: Raising Cover Crops for Grazing

University of Idaho Extension shares a case study of Nez Perce, Idaho, producer Drew Leitch, who raises cover crops for grazing during the time when his grass pastures dry up. Drew says experimenting with annual cover crops has benefited both his cattle operation and his cropping operation.

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Tips for Managing Big Cover Crops in Wet, Cool Weather

Cover Crops Slow Marestail Growth, Reduce Herbicide Selection Pressure

Cover Crop Corner: It’s Time to Ditch Dixie Crimson Clover

Establishing Cover Crop Skip Zones for Corn

Study: Cover Crops Can Suppress Weeds, Boost Crop Yields with Proper Management

Cover Crops That Can Take the Heat

Answering Basic Questions About Cover Crops and Nitrogen Credits

Sensing Industry Trends, Cover Crop Innovators Expands Educational Reach

3 Questions to Ask Before You Start Raising Cover Crops

Cover Crop Success: a Book with Many Chapters

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