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How Cover Crop Mixes are Revving up No-Till Systems

From simple pairs to complex 15-way combinations, cover crop cocktails are helping no-tillers harness numerous soil-health benefits.

By John Dobberstein posted on April 16, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

A single species of cover crop like annual ryegrass, cereal rye or radish, seeded alone, can produce a large number of benefits for a no-tiller.

What to Expect from Forage Cover Crops

January 20, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

Growers need to consider differences in production, nutritional value and animal gain with forage cover crops, says University of Nebraska Extension.

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A Christmas Cover Crop List

By John Dobberstein posted on December 23, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Christmas is almost here, and here’s hoping you were able to take care of everyone on your list this year.

9 Surefire Solutions to Challenging No-Till Problems

Renowned soil scientist Jill Clapperton explains how certain cover-crop species and other management practices can help resolve tough no-till problems.

By Laura Barrera posted on November 14, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Cover crops have been touted for feeding soil biological life, halting erosion and promoting an overall healthy, sustainable no-till system. But in some situations, with the right species, cover crops can help resolve additional challenges no-tillers are looking to fix.

Be Wary of High Nitrate Levels When Using Cover Crops as Forage

August 29, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

Brassica and small grain cover crops have been used as high-quality forage, but University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension warns they can accumulate high levels of nitrates.

Vomitoxin Wheat Seed Offers Cover Crop Usage

August 18, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops

Fungus-infected wheat not bought by grain elevators at harvest may have use as seed for cover crop to protect soil over winter, says University of Missouri Extension.

The Value of Integrating Cover Crops and Livestock

June 24, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

Cover crops integrated with livestock systems can yield forage during periods where cattle producers need it most, to extend the grazing season and reduce or even eliminate their dependence on harvested feed, says Drovers Cattle Network.

Utilizing Cover Crops as High Quality Feed

June 15, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops

Grazing or harvesting cover crops offers livestock producers the opportunity to capture highly digestible nutrients for their animals and provides benefits to the soil in their cropping systems.

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