While a number of potential problems can occur with various forages, most can be managed. The most frequent problem is the accumulation of nitrates that is common with oats and brassicas but can occur in a variety of species under certain growing and management conditions.
As heavy rainfall has been trendy in 2022, crops have taken the hit. When there's an excess of rain, crops are susceptible to flooding and waterlogged soils, resulting in immersion of plants.
University of Nebraska Extension says growers may want to consider diversifying traditional corn-and-soybean rotations with a more diverse rotation of field pea followed by cover crops, forages or short-season crops to increase agronomic sustainability and spread financial risk.
Utilizing a grant from the Midwest Forage Assn., South Dakota State University Extension evaluates different cover crop blends for total forage production and forage quality.
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