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Strategies and Considerations for Termination of Cereal Rye Cover Crop

April 26, 2019 | Posted in Cover Crops

Fall-planted cereal rye grows quickly in the spring, and it’s important to understand your options for termination. Research from the University of Wisconsin and the University of Missouri walk you through what you need to consider whether you plan to use chemicals or a roller-crimper.

Timing of Cover Crop Termination and Related Factors

April 25, 2018 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

With cold spring conditions this year, cover crop plant growth has been delayed and questions have come up as to whether that should affect timing of cover crop termination. Nebraska Extension shares some tips on this issue.

From the Desk of John Dobberstein

Don’t Let Profitability Blow Away

By John Dobberstein posted on April 26, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health, Water Management

You’d be surprised how much topsoil is lost through wind erosion, and even more surprised to learn how long it takes to rebuild it. Texas A&M is looking at how no-till and covers can help manage this problem.

Cover Crop, Starter Fertilizer Considerations for No-Till Organic Corn Production

June 10, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Crop Protection

Source: North Carolina State University Extension

Using cover crop mulches for weed control can reduce dependency on cultivation and weed control failure in organic corn production, says a report from North Carolina State University.

Making Cover Crops Work in Missouri Bootheel

May 23, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Water Management

Peter Rost Jr., who no-tills 3,500 acres of corn, soybeans and rice near New Madrid, Mo., talks about the cover crops he's using ahead of corn and shares tips for termination.

Progress has Certainly Been Made in Overcoming Cover Crop Concerns with Crop Insurance, but There’s Still a Need for Rule Change Refinements

By Frank Lessiter posted on April 16, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops

Over the last half dozen years, the No-Till Farmer editors have written extensively about cover crop concerns leading to disastrous results with crop insurance rules. With the many benefits of no-till and cover crops, we certainly don’t want to see growers losing crop insurance coverage because of significant differences in rule interpretation among government and crop insurance staffers.

Getting an Effective Cover Crop Kill

April 14, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection

Source: Penn State Extension

Most cover crops are fairly easy to control in a burndown program as long as you pay attention to detail, says Penn State Extension.

Early Cover Crop Termination Following El Niño

March 24, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Ohio State University Extension

With an earlier spring and lower soil moisture, no-tillers with cover crops that overwintered should consider terminating their cover crops earlier than usual, says Ohio State University Extension.

Using Cover Crop Benefits As a Primer for Cold Cash

Shenandoah, Iowa, no-tiller Chris Teachout says cover crops are fortifying soils and boosting yields in his non-GMO, corn-soybean rotation.

By Julia Debes posted on March 14, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Chris Teachout compares his cover crop philosophy to taking a new gun out on a bear hunt: No hunter uses a new gun on the big hunt without practicing with it first to work out all the kinks.

Extra Cover Crop Growth Prior to Soybeans Provides Benefits

March 10, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: Iowa State University Extension

A study in Iowa funded by the United Soybean Board found that winter cereal rye that grew an extra 3 weeks prior to soybeans produced about 300-400% more biomass, with a 100% increase in nitrogen retention.

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