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Renovo seed mixes will be available via a network of seed dealerships and ag co-operatives. Orders can also be placed online for direct shipment. Renovo Seed Brings 80 Forage, Cover Crop and ...
Rather, you'll plant a cover crop in the spring or fall when and if the ground is bare. In some instances, with specific crops like corn, you can plant it at the same time to reduce weeds.
CORVALLIS, Ore. – No one wants to think of harvest’s end as the vegetable garden reaches peak, but now’s the time to plant over-winter cover crops to improve your soil for next season.
According to a new study, however, the use of cover crops can actually reduce main-crop yields. Farmers are increasingly being encouraged to plant cover crops, which take the place of their main ...
Rye's resurgence as a cover crop driven by weather, desire for soil health and goof-proof planting A new appreciation has developed for rye, a winter-hardy grain that develops a deep root system.
In addition to the $5 incentive paid to farmers, the bill would authorize funding for technical assistance in the Good Steward Cover Crop Program and create a Soil Health Pilot Program — where ...
When the Southern Cover Crops Council held its annual conference recently in Baton Rouge, I was fortunate to sit in on panel discussions with farmers and specialty crops (vegetables, fruits, ...
Farmers who aerially seed cover crops into standing corn by October 10 qualify for a $10/acre incentive. Non-poultry manure may be applied to cover crop fields in the fall for a flat rate of $25/acre.
The cover crop did very well in the heavier/silty soils on our top field, but not as well on the lighter/silty sand soil located in our lower field," Alvarez said.
When the Southern Cover Crops Council held its annual conference recently in Baton Rouge, I was fortunate to sit in on panel discussions with farmers and specialty crops (vegetables, fruits, ...