An overarching goal for planting cover crops is to produce as much biomass as possible during the growing window. Higher levels of cover crop biomass will reduce soil erosion, inhibit weed growth, and ...

Different cover crop application methods and timing of those applications were evaluated at Ivy Tech in Lafayette, IN. Cover crop treatments are highlighted from right to left which corresponds to ...

Delayed harvest? Discover late-season cover crop options for Northeast Ohio, from winter cereal rye to triticale, wheat, and ...

Cover crops enrich the soil, suppress weeds, and can save you money on amendments.

Establishing winter cover crops after or between harvests can be a great way to preserve soil structure, protect against erosion and produce biomass that feeds the soil ecology. However, if you’re in ...

Cover crops play an important role in protecting the soil and water when cash crops like corn or soybean are not actively growing. The National Conservation Service promoted the use of cover crops ...

Ashland Soil and Water Conservation District will partner with Fisher Crop Care by Air for coordination of cover crops to be aerial seeded this year. Aerial seeding is an exciting time for producers ...

Soybeans grow through a dense blanket of diverse cover crop residue in this Nebraska field. (Image courtesy of Ron Nichols ...

Wondering how and when to terminate your cover crop? Perhaps planting green is right for you. This practice involves planting your corn or soybean crop directly into a cover crop like cereal rye or ...

Cover crops can significantly reduce erosion, suppress weeds, and build soil health. Oats planted with alfalfa is a cover crop that has been used for decades for these cover crop benefits. Dairy ...