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September 18, 2019

ALTERNATIVE CROP ...

WIU biofuel federal research grant

Will investigate Pennycress as a Midwest cash cover crop

September 15, 2019

Cattle graze on cover crops. (NDSU photo)

GRAZING COVER CROPS ...

Extension offers tips for fall grazing cover crops

Grazing cover crops can present some challenges

September 9, 2019

Cereal rye cover crops growing post corn, around the time of termination. (Photo by Eileen Kladivko)

COVER CROPS ...

Cover crop recipes: post corn, use cereal rye

Introductory approach to integrating cover crops into a corn rotation going to soy

August 28, 2019

Figure 1 Cover crops growing in a pasture being renovated. (Photo by Kable Thurlow)

COVER CROPS ...

Now is the time to plant fall cover crops for grazing

Cover crops can be a good option for grazing

August 27, 2019

A growing oats and radish mix. (Photo by Paul Gross, MSU Extension)

COVER CROPS ...

Cover crops: post wheat, use oats and radish mix

Rcipe provides an introductory approach to integrating cover crops into rotation

August 26, 2019

ILLEGAL SEEDS ...

Don't plant unlabeled cover crop seed

Illegal sales of a protected variety can result in fines up to $10,000 per occurrence

August 25, 2019

Thinking about applying manure soon on fields where short-season crops like sweet corn or peas have already come off or will be harvested in the next few weeks? Consider planting a cover crop to hold the nutrients in place this fall and next spring. (Courtesy of University of Minnesota Extension)

COVER CROPS ...

Applying manure in late summer or early fall?

Consider planting a cover crop to hold the nutrients in place

August 22, 2019

Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and Iowa Corn, will host a cover crop and wetland field day near Gilmore City on Wednesday, September 11. The 5:30-7:30 p.m. event held at the ISU Drainage Research and Demonstration Project, owned by the Pocahontas Soil and Water Conservation District. (Screenshot from flyer)

FIELD DAY ...

Cover crop and wetland field day Sept. 11

The event is free, open to the whole family and includes a complimentary meal

August 19, 2019

WHAT'S GROWING ...

A farmer’s advice for a successful cover crop

Corn and soybean farmer says mindset is crucial to having a successful cover crop

August 19, 2019

The rainfall simulator used for demonstrations about soil health during field days. (Photo by Elizabeth Schultheis)

FIELD DAYS ...

Cover crop field days across Michigan

Learn how to add cover crops to your rotation