Discover how roller crimpers can help manage cover crops without turning the soil — see the equipment in action and learn how to make this low-disturbance method work for your operation at Nebraska Extension’s hands-on workshop Thursday, May 22.
Roller crimpers mechanically terminate cover crops while leaving the soil undisturbed, ideally creating a thick mulch that suppresses weeds. They're commonly used by organic and regenerative farmers, as well as others looking to reduce herbicide inputs or improve weed control with cover crops.
Growers and ag professionals interested in learning more about this termination strategy are invited to join the workshop at 9 a.m. at the University of Nebraska Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension, and Education Center (ENREEC), near Mead, Nebraska.
The morning program includes a live crimping demonstration of cereal rye, triticale and wheat cover crops, along with discussion on the conditions needed for successful termination. There will also be time for Q&A and peer learning.
The free workshop concludes at 11:30 a.m. No pre-registration is required.
For more information, contact Katja Koehler-Cole at 402-504-1016 or Aaron Nygren at 402-624-8030. ENREEC is located at 1071 County Road G, Ithaca, Nebraska.
This event is presented by Nebraska Extension and the USDA Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP).
