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May 21, 2019

Cover Crops (Rye Grass)

FIELD DAY ...

Cover Crop Field Day – La Porte City

Please RSVP by May 31

May 9, 2019

In a trial by The University of Illinois at its Ewing Demonstration Center, Dixie Crimson Clover (left) only contributed 14 pounds of nitrogen in biomass per acre in a trial. Kentucky Pride Crimson Clover (right) contributed 187 pounds of nitrogen in biomass per acre. (Courtesy of Grassland Oregon)

COVER CROP CORNER ...

It’s time to ditch Dixie

Plant breeding improvements have given the industry better alternatives

April 28, 2019

Over the course of a 12-year study, K-State researchers found neutral-to-positive benefits of growing wheat, sorghum and soybeans in properly managed cover-crop rotations. (Courtesy of K-State Research and Extension)

COVER CROPS ...

K-State researchers explore cover crop’s benefit

Twelve-year study has caught attention of national group

April 25, 2019

Angus cows graze on cover crops at Tom Finnegan’s farm in Minnesota.

COVER CROPS ...

Mich. cover crop acreage increases 54% in 5 years

Cover crop acreage is growing in Michigan, with 673,205 acres planted in 2017

April 17, 2019

COMING EVENTS ...

Upcoming cover crop field walks near you

Bradford and Tioga County Conservation Districts will be hosting cover crop field walks

April 16, 2019

SOIL HEALTH ...

U.S. cover crop acreage surged 50% in 5 years

Cover crops were planted on 15.4 million acres in 2017, up 50% over 5 years

April 10, 2019

A Kansas State University study has shown that planting a mustard seed cover crop ahead of soybeans can help reduce the incidence of charcoal rot in those fields, ultimately improving soybean yields. (Courtesy of K-State Research and Extension)

PASS THE MUSTARD ...

Cover crop natural barrier to charcoal rot

K-State researchers receive recognition for study using mustard seed

April 9, 2019

COVER CROP CONSIDERATIONS ...

Know risks to livestock before planting cover crops

Publication outlines threats, benefits of common varieties

March 21, 2019

Cover Crops (Rye Grass)

WORKSHOP ...

Cover crops and no-till workshop April 10th

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

March 19, 2019

Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and National Wildlife Foundation, will host a cover crops and water quality field day on Tuesday, April 9 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Rob Stout's farm near Washington. (Courtesy of Iowa Learning Farms)

FIELD DAY ...

Cover crops and water quality field day April 9

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