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Drilling Cover Crops Significantly Increases Forage Production

By John O'Connell posted on September 26, 2023 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Post Register - Intermountain Farm & Ranch

University of Idaho Extension Educator Steven Hines believes he’s found an effective way for farmers who interplant cover crops between corn rows to significantly boost forage production.

Lessons Learned with Cover Cropping in Strip-Till

December 15, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops

Incorporating cover crops into strip-till has delivered both benefits and challenges during the 8 years Nickerson, Neb., farmer Brent Willnerd has used them on both seed corn and commercial crops. He discusses the transition from aerial seeding to drilling in varieties included cereal rye, radishes and rye.

Determining Seeding Rates for Small Grains

September 25, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Penn State Extension

Seeding rates should be based on the number of seeds per acre rather than pounds per acre, says Penn State Extension.

How Deep to Drill Wheat, Barley and Oats to Find Moisture

April 17, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Seed should be placed deep enough to have access to adequate moisture, yet shallow enough to emerge as quickly as possible, says University of Minnesota Extension.

Getting Cover Crops Off The Starting Block

Whether it’s aerial, broadcast, drilling or a highboy, here are valuable tips for no-tillers on the art of properly seeding covers.

By Martha Mintz posted on February 1, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Equipment

Before the many benefits of cover crops can be reaped, the plants must first be successfully established.

No-Till Drilling Improves Grass Stands

September 19, 2011 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Progressive Forage Grower

In Tillamook County, Oregon, where they get approximately 90 inches of rain every year, farmers use no-till drilling as a management tool in that area to increase the productivity of their pastures.

No-Tillers Finding New Ways To ‘Cover Up’

High-clearance seeding machines, injection with slurry highlight strategies popping up for cover-crop establishment.

By Martha Mintz posted on February 1, 2011 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment

Cover crops are going mainstream in production agriculture, which means more people are working to make them succeed.

Just Get It Covered!

Jay and Rodney Arentz say it’s not so important what you use for cover crops, just that you use them.

By Darrell Bruggink posted on July 1, 2009 | Posted in Cover Crops, Residue Management

When it comes to identifying the cover crop strategy that Arentz Hay & Grain has utilized in the last decade, it’s really quite simple.

What Should You Charge The Neighbors?

May 1, 2005 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Facing higher input costs, more farmers than ever are taking a closer look at no-till. While there may be numerous opportunities for you to no-till more acres in your area while adding dollars to your checkbook, there’s no easy answer as to what you should charge for no-tilling, spraying or other work done in a neighbor’s fields.

No-Till Drilling Dynamics

These simple, inexpensive ideas give this Nebraska couple peace of mind when drilling no-till soybeans.

By Julie Orchard posted on November 1, 1998 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

No-tilling at the 1,010-acre Hanke farm in Wahoo, Neb., is a true family affair. While Gary Hanke is planting corn, his wife, Nancy, is drilling soybeans, and son, Mitch, is transporting equipment and also helping drill soybeans.

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