Articles tagged under: cover crops
Farmers Seek Clarity in Haying and Grazing Date Change
Published June 27, 2019
As farmers and ranchers digest the new date for grazing and haying cover crops on prevent plant acres, questions are arising. Agricultural organizations are helping provide clarity. "First of all, this date adjustment is currently only for 2019. There is…A Variable Crop Growing in Southeastern ND
Published June 27, 2019
GL Crop Consulting owner and agronomist Greg LaPlante says the crop in the southeastern part of North Dakota is variable. "There are soybeans that just got planted and others growing in the fourth trifoliate. The Iron Deficiency Chlorosis showing up…Farmers Considering Different Cover Crop Options
Published June 27, 2019
Millborn Seeds forage and cover crop specialist Matt Metzger says warm season annual forages, including millet and sorghum sudangrass, are in high demand. "This year, farmers are using warm season forage crops further east. Farmers may not have livestock of…Cover Crop Seed Availability Varies Across Region
Published June 25, 2019
In areas of South Dakota, there’s short supply of millet and rye cover crop seed. South Dakota State University Extension Agronomy Field Specialist Sara Bauder says there are other warm and cool season grasses for farmers and ranchers to consider.…Farmers Seek Cover Crop Seed
Published June 21, 2019
With an okay from the USDA to hay and graze cover crops on prevented plant acres starting September 1, farmers and ranchers are securing cover crop seed. Some farmers and ranchers started planning for this announcement two weeks ago. Now,…Northern-State Lawmakers Praise Earlier Haying and Grazing
Published June 20, 2019
Northern-state lawmakers welcomed USDA's announcement of an earlier date for haying and grazing of cover crops. South Dakota Senator John Thune says the original date of November 1 was far too late for northern farmers and ranchers. "For example, by…USDA Moves Up Cover Crop Haying and Grazing Date
Published June 20, 2019
USDA's Risk Management Agency has moved up the date for farmers and ranchers to start haying and grazing cover crops on prevent plant acres to September 1. The adjustment was made due to this year’s late planting season and forage…Farmers are Considering Cover Crops for PP Acres
Published June 11, 2019
In the case of prevent plant, cover crops are one option farmers are considering for fields left unplanted. NDSU Extension soil health specialist Abbey Wick is receiving questions from area farmers on the topic. Wick says one benefit is weed…NDSU Extension to Host Cover Crop Cafe Talks
Published June 7, 2019
With difficult planting conditions this spring, NDSU Extension is hosting a series of Café Talks on cover crops in prevented planting situations. Farmers can ask Extension specialists about cover crop options based on rotation, soil type, fertility and more. The…