The practice of using cover crops still has plenty of room for growth, according to the results of the August Purdue Ag Economy Barometer. Forty-one percent of growers with production of more than $500,000 annually said they are currently using cover crops, while 65% of growers responded that they had either used cover crops in the past or were currently using covers.
When seeding cover crops, the method makes a difference. For success in overseeding covers into a standing crop, either by broadcasting with high clearance equipment or aerially applying the seed, consider these tips from Iowa State University Extension.
Offering the flexibility to accurately plant cover crops, wheat and other small grains with a planter, SeedRight seed plates can help growers cover more acres in less time, while enjoying more control over depth and population.
Three growers share their experiences with different cover crop seeding methods. Find out what worked for them and why they chose their preferred methods.
There are so many different ways to seed cover crops, it can be challenging for growers to choose which one will best suit their operation’s needs and be most effective at establishing the cover. There are pros and cons and costs to each approach, which can make it all the more difficult to figure out which one will work best for your acres.
For growers whose acres were hit hard by the derecho, cover crops can get a boost from more seed-to-soil contact, additional sunlight and more growing time.
An important but often overlooked step in seeding cover crops, drill calibration is easy to accomplish and can prevent wasted seed, time and frustration.
We asked No-Till Farmer readers about their plans for seeding crops in fall 2020. From inoculants to bio-strips, readers share their visions for getting the perfect stand.
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