Cover crops have been a great tool for many producers across Nebraska as they can be used for managing soil erosion, weeds, moisture accumulation, microbial activity and forage crops for livestock ...

While there are several good options for terminating cover crops, it’s important to understand which cover crop termination methods work best for your specific cover cropping system and overall ...

Cover crops have gained much popularity across the state for various reasons including weed suppression, capturing winter moisture, managing erosion and grazing potential for livestock. While cover ...

When terminating a rye cover crop, if the cover is 12 inches or more and you’re planning on a residual herbicide, consider waiting on the residual as a second pass after the rye starts dying. We ...

Rapeseed is a popular cover crop choice due to its deep-growing taproot, which creates soil macropores and increases water infiltration. Brassicaceae spp. that are mature or at later growth stages can ...

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 ...

HAMPTON — Deciding the most effective way to kill a cover crop can be a challenge. Winter-killing, tilling, mowing and herbicides are four common methods, but not all work equally well with all types ...

University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences URBANA, Ill. – Cover crops are widely seen as one of the most promising conservation practices, improving soil ...

DES MOINES – As the number of Iowa farmers using cover crops continues to grow, it's important to help make sure these farmers have a successful experience. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey ...

Explore the pros and cons of various cover crop varieties to know what to pick for your cotton field this winter.

As agriculture continues to evolve and new ways of farming are being developed, cover crops have become more and more popular among farmers in Ohio. Studies are showing a little over 80% of no-till ...