When growers add cover crops, it’s important to select and manage the crop according to the primary objective for the crop. Cover crops usually are planted to benefit the soil and are not harvested.

ALLISON, Iowa -Allison cattle producers Edward and Randal Johnson and Scott Bruns have been using cover crops to protect soil and extend forage supplies for several years. They shared their ...

Stored hay can be a livestock producer’s best insurance, says University of Missouri Extension plant science specialist Caleb O’Neal, who is also a cattle producer. It provides flexibility for ...

SALMON, Idaho — Grazing cover crops after grain is harvested in the same field can pay off even where the growing season is short, according to University of Idaho researchers. A UI Extension trial ...

The Nebraska Extension, together with the Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition, will host sessions on Integrating Cattle and ...

A day after southeastern Minnesota was drenched with rain overnight, producers watched as a rainfall simulator replayed the deluge before their eyes. This was just one of the presentations they saw at ...

Cover crops have been beneficial for managing wind or water erosion, increasing soil organic matter, aiding insect diversity, capturing moisture, managing soil temperature and reducing weed ...

GOODHUE, Minn. — Goodhue County farmer and Soil & Water Conservation District Board Supervisor Ed McNamara continues to fine-tune his use of cover crops for forage, fertilizer and soil health. This ...

Cover crops were interseeded into knee-high corn in mid-June to early July with modified drills and air-seeders. Preliminary results As expected, the 60-inch wide-row corn treatments reduced corn ...

SALEM, Ore. — However many advantages can be gained from cover crops, they can’t do much good without first getting planted. Farmers with short growing seasons may lack the opportunity to establish ...

Episodes of extreme weather are adding new and recurring challenges to reseeding. In response, some farmers are opting to ...