Iowa farmers using cover crops offer advice on getting started, along with seeding methods and general cover crop management tips.
In fall 2011, a paired comparison of Graza radish and Tillage Radish® was established at the Allison Organic Research Farm (field 3-1) in southern Warren County, IL. The plots were
As more farmers adopt no- or reduced-tillage and/or cover crop land management practices, slugs have become more frequent pests of field crops, including soybean. Monitoring slugs visually is difficult because
Rollers/crimpers have been used to terminate cover crops typically with supplemental herbicide application to speed-up termination. Due to environmental concerns, there is a need to reduce herbicide use. Terminating tall
Winter rye (Secale cereale L.) is a popular cover crop in North Central United States for preventing soil erosion and nutrient losses, among other agronomic and ecosystem benefits. Winter rye
Paul Jasa, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, broadcast live from the UNL farm shop to demonstrate planter set-up and adjustments for high residue conditions, going into detail about common issues
AJ Adkins, NTM Ag Equipment, broadcasts live from a Brownsburg, IN farm shop and reviews planter modification options from front of a row unit to the back – trash wheels
Plant Materials Centers (PMCs) at 21 locations conducted a 2-year evaluation of 56 commercially available varieties of cereal rye, hairy vetch, crimson clover, red clover, winter/field pea, black oats, black
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Plant Materials Program has been involved in the evaluation of conservation plants and planting technology for more than 80
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Plant Materials Program has been involved in the evaluation of conservation plants and planting technology for more than 80
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