Alfalfa

Alfalfa, Red Clover can Furnish N for Following Crops

By Craig Sheaffer, Jared Goplen, Jochum Wiersma, and Dan Kaiser posted on April 13, 2022 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

Source: University of Minnesota Extension

Legumes still can provide valuable N to today’s cropping systems. Legumes also contribute a non-nitrogen rotation effect due to addition of soil organic matter and improvement in soil health. Corn grown following alfalfa stands that are 2+ years old (and contained at least 50% alfalfa) require no nitrogen fertilizer on many soils. Red clover N credits are less than for alfalfa.

7 Tips for Frost Seeding Cover Crops

Clovers and alfalfa are good choices for cover crop species that can be frost seeded, according to a Penn State expert.

By Sarah Hill posted on August 6, 2021 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops

Frost seeding — broadcasting cover crops in late winter — is not the typical method for seeding cover crops, but that should not scare growers away from the practice, according to Sjoerd Duiker, professor of soil management at Penn State University.

Switching from Alfalfa to Soybean…Should I Inoculate?

April 30, 2019 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting

Source: Ohio State University Extension

When alfalfa stands are negatively affected by winter weather, some farmers convert their alfalfa fields to soybeans. Here are four reasons to inoculate the soybean seed, according to the Ohio State University Extension.

(L to R) Barry Bubolz, NRCS Area GLRI Coordinator, with Aaron Augustian or Augustian Farms LLC.

Building a Legacy with No-Till, Interseeding Cover Crops

March 21, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Soil Health, Water Management

Source: USDA

In partnership with NRCS, this Wisconsin demonstration farm incorporates no-till, cover crops, interseeding and water monitoring to achieve conservation goals and keep natural resources sustainable for future generations.

No-Till, Cover Crops Pay Dividends on Dairy Farm

A pursuit of economical cattle feed leads to full-blown adoption of a diversified no-till, cover crop system.

By Julia Gerlach posted on March 1, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Equipment

Fourth generation farmer Derek Van De Hey and his family may not become millionaires overnight, but over the long haul they expect their switch to a 100% no-till, cover crop system will save them nearly that amount, or possibly more.

Land Rolling Options During Soybean Growth Stages

May 31, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: North Dakota State University

For many years, the practice of land rolling has been utilized in alfalfa and grass seed. It can be performed in soybeans as well when used at the proper timing.