Study shows that a higher seeding rate of cover crops often provides no benefit and adds costs in soybean fields.

The problem of “not seeing the forest for the trees” may have a solution with 3-D technology being used to estimate biomass ...

Cereal Rye Cover Crop Seeding While seeding rate is important, the goal is establishing a good stand of cover crop to achieve consistent cover with adequate biomass production for maximum weed ...

When it comes to forage and cover crops, winter rye offers ... can produce reliable heifer and dry-cow feed. Rye straw from seed-harvested crops also makes beautiful bedding, and can be chopped ...

It is often grown as a winter cover crop. It is adapted to a wide range of soils ... It grows rapidly and vigorously from seed. Rye tends to be taller thank wheat. This plant is a bunch type grass ...

Several demonstrations are planned across the state using the UAV to spread cover crops and evaluate spread patterns, and seeding rates and compare against other seeding methods.

Researchers across the country are working to develop cover crop varieties that better suit regional environments. University ...

Cover crops are plants specifically grown to cover ... beds are nutrient-rich and ready for spring planting. By planting winter rye in late fall, you create a protective barrier that not only ...

Planting cover crops in winter is a creative technique for ... hairy vetch, and winter rye. Prepare your soil by clearing the area, removing weeds, and loosening the soil to a depth of at least ...

More specifically, planting soybean over a cereal rye cover crop demonstrates an effective practice to both produce soybean and to suppress two problematic Amaranthus weed species: waterhemp and ...