Nick Bowers

Co-Founder, KB Seed Solutions

CLASSROOM #17: Understanding How Cover Crops are Raised and Why it’s Different Than Corn and Soybeans

While most no-tillers enjoy the familiarity and consistency of the corn and soybean seed they buy, cover crop seed is a different animal for many reasons, says Nick Bowers. Weather patterns, market realities and, in some cases, a lack of understanding between the seed industry and the goals of the end users can cause frustration for no-tillers.

The co-founder of KB Seed Solutions debunks some of the misconceptions about the way cover crop seed is raised and shares what the production cycle in western Oregon is like for field work, fertilizer application, seed harvest and more. He also sheds light on brands vs. varieties of seed, and outline the important characteristics of and differences between cereal rye and annual ryegrass.