Moisture levels critical to cover crop decisions
“With rye, I plant that in the fall, so people will say, ‘What are you going to do with that?’ And I say to them, ‘I don't know.’ And I
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“With rye, I plant that in the fall, so people will say, ‘What are you going to do with that?’ And I say to them, ‘I don't know.’ And I
PIERRE — Cover crops offer a wide range of potential benefits for producers — better nutrient cycling, more weed suppression, more livestock forage, better soil structure, increased soil organic matter,
Farm Progress SOIL DIFFERENCES: You can see the positive effect that long-term soil health practices can have on soil, as seen on these examples from neighboring fields near Garreston, S.D. Resilient soils guard against severe crop yield swings as weather extremes occur, boosting profits and farm resiliency. Feb 17, 2021 Science proves that farmers who focus their mindset on feeding and caring for their soil biology “livestock” will reap the rewards of improved crops and added farm profitability. Science also has proven that Grandpa’s tillage has taken a detri...