A study shows diversifying ag systems beyond a narrow selection of crops leads to a range of ecosystem improvements and maintains or improves yields.
Cover crops roots help keep soil in place, preventing erosion. But with a dizzying array of plants to choose from, making the right choice is no easy feat.
While it is essential to get your seed ordered as soon as possible for fall planting, ensuring the quality is also paramount.
As farmers gear up for harvest, many will be preparing for fall tillage and can include these four practices for effective soil and residue management
The survey included 1,172 farmers representing every state and was the first by SARE, CTIC, and ASTA to include detailed exploration of planting green.
Penn State’s research is significant because it shows the need to customize cover crop mixes for desired results, depending on soil and climatic conditions.
To judge the overall effectiveness of cover crops and choose those offering the most ecosystem services, agricultural scientists must consider the plants’ roots as well as above-ground biomass.
In part two of the Cover Crop Corner series, David Kleinschmidt covers key factors producers need to consider and what data to collect during farm trials.
Farmers and ranchers need to be diligent when it comes to cover crop seed purchases this year after last year’s record cover crop enrollment.
Throughout our Cover Crop Corner series, the use of on farm trials has shown to optimize performance and ensure successful integration into broad practice.