Cover crops

[Video] Planting Corn into Living Cereal Rye with Tony Peirick

By Julia Gerlach posted on September 4, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Equipment, Soil Health

In spring of 2019, Watertown, Wis., no-tiller Tony Peirick planted corn into living cereal rye. See his fields in several stages of growth, starting with emergent cereal rye in spring, planting into the rye, rolling it after planting, and more.

Nutrient Application & Cover Crops Go Hand in Hand

August 19, 2019 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: University of Minnesota Extension

Thinking about applying manure soon on fields where short-season crops like sweet corn or peas have already come off or will be harvested in the next few weeks? Consider planting a cover crop to hold the nutrients in place this fall and next spring, according to this article from University of Minnesota Extension.

Cover Crops Eligible for USDA FSA Market Facilitation Program Payments

July 25, 2019 | Posted in Cover Crops

USDA officials held a conference call on July 25 announcing further details of the $16 billion package to support American farmers. One of the highlights was new information on the Market Facilitation Program (MFP).

7 Tips for Making the Most of Prevent Plant Cover Crops

July 3, 2019 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Grassland Oregon

An unprecedented planting season has many producers looking into prevent plant options. When making cover cropping decisions this year, consider these tips from Grassland Oregon to make the most of your prevent plant acres.

[Podcast] Planting Green with No-Till and Cover Crops: A Year-Round Ecological System

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Montag Manufacturing, we’ll hear from Maryland farmer Trey Hill as he shares his thoughts on the ecology of farming and talking about what he’s doing with cover crops, how he incorporated planting green into his operation, yield results he’s been seeing, and more.

By Julia Gerlach posted on June 12, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Montag Manufacturing, we’ll hear from Maryland farmer Trey Hill as he shares his thoughts on the ecology of farming, what he’s doing with cover crops, how he incorporated planting green into his operation, yield results he’s been seeing, and more.

Cover Crop Options for Prevent Plant Acres & Drowned-Out Areas

June 7, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops

Source: University of Minnesota Extension

Excessive precipitation and persistently wet conditions have prevented the planting of corn and soybeans in some fields and led to ponding and drowned-out areas in others. To protect "prevent-plant" acres from erosion and noxious weeds, consider these cover crop suggestions Fromm the University of Minnesota.

Research Shows Grazing Cover Crops Profitable to Dryland Farmers

High Plains research shows positive profit potential and soil improvement with grazed spring-seeded cover crops in low-rainfall areas.

By Dan Crummett posted on June 1, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

Recent research in the High Plains is showing cover crop and forage mixtures offer soil-building and profit potential even to growers in areas of low rainfall.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

No-Till, Cover Crops Provide Efficiency & Security in Tough Times

Integrating a proactive cover crop program has helped no-tiller Lucinda Stuenkel produce healthier soils and a productive cattle herd.

By Lucinda Stuenkel and Martha Mintz posted on May 29, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops

Working smarter not harder was the leading reason my husband initially made the switch to no-till about 18 years ago.

No-Till Creates Path to Success for Young Wisconsin Brothers

Tough lessons about farm management lead brothers Andy and Anthony Beck to no-till. Improved profits and healthier soils turned them into dedicated practitioners.

By Julia Gerlach posted on May 25, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

For many farmers, it can take years to make the transition from traditional tillage to no-till practices, often starting with a small field and adding acres each year.

Census of Ag 2017 Shows No-Till, Cover Crops on the Rise

By Julia Gerlach posted on May 15, 2019 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

The recently-released 2017 Census of Ag data shows a big reduction in tillage across the country along with a renewed focus on regenerative farming techniques like no-till, reduced tillage and seeding cover crops. Check out our infographic showing how tillage practices and cover crop usage in the U.S. stacked up.

Articles Tagged with ''Cover crops''

[Video] Planting Corn into Living Cereal Rye with Tony Peirick

Nutrient Application & Cover Crops Go Hand in Hand

Cover Crops Eligible for USDA FSA Market Facilitation Program Payments

7 Tips for Making the Most of Prevent Plant Cover Crops

[Podcast] Planting Green with No-Till and Cover Crops: A Year-Round Ecological System

Cover Crop Options for Prevent Plant Acres & Drowned-Out Areas

Research Shows Grazing Cover Crops Profitable to Dryland Farmers

No-Till, Cover Crops Provide Efficiency & Security in Tough Times

No-Till Creates Path to Success for Young Wisconsin Brothers

Census of Ag 2017 Shows No-Till, Cover Crops on the Rise

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