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Timing, Predators Affect Aerial Cover Crop Seeding

An experienced ag pilot says flying on covers in northern climates too early can starve the seeds for sunlight or leave them prey to slugs and earthworms.

By John Dobberstein posted on June 11, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops

Aerial seeding is a popular method to help no-tillers get cover crops established in a timely manner, especially in far northern U.S. climates where growing seasons are shorter and application windows are tight.

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