A DJI Agras was used to spread cover crops over standing soybeans. Cover crop mixes varied and were compared against the same mixes drilled after harvest. Several demonstrations are planned across the ...

He also uses a variety of cover crop mixes which he says can catch snow in the winter, but even in drought years, helps to retain moisture in the soil. Heskett says, “The dry years Well ...

Northwest Iowa farmer Nathan Anderson says he’s increased his cover crop acreage over the last 10 years despite […] ...

After that, I planted a seven-way mix of cover crops that I then grazed cattle on this past fall and winter. The seven-way mix was also designed to help provide nitrogen for my 2021 corn crop.

Seeding of cover crops must follow best agronomic practices in terms of appropriate seeding rates, seed mixes and seeding dates to ensure objectives of the cover crop are being met. To ensure the ...

Glacier FarmMedia - Michael Strebchuk says cover crops are working on his farm in the Peace.
 “Our challenges have always ...