Nebraska Cover Crop Conference Feb. 25 at UNL ARDC
February 12, 2016
The integration and benefits of cover crops in a corn-soybean rotation will be the focus of the Nebraska Cover Crop Conference Thursday, Feb. 25. It will be held at the UNL Agricultural Research and Development Center, 1071 County Road G near Ithaca.
Feb. 5 Cover Crop Seminar Available at UNL or On-Line
February 4, 2016
Cover crops and their effect on soil ecosystems will be the topic of a Friday afternoon seminar hosted by the UNL Department of Agronomy and Horticulture. Humberto Blanco, associate professor for soil management and applied soil physics, will be presenting information from his research on cover crops and a review of current research by other universities.
What Can We Expect from Forage Cover Crops?
January 15, 2016
Growth and production patterns vary among the many species used for forage cover crops. This article looks at some of the attributes of various species to help growers select those best suited to their situation.
Gabe Brown to Speak on Cover Crops, No-till Jan. 29 in Columbus
January 12, 2016
Gabe Brown will speak on cover crops and no-till at a Nebraska Extension event in Columbus January 29. Brown, who is from Bismarck, ND, is one of the most sought after speakers for no-till, cover crops, livestock grazing, and soil health presentations in the United States.
Ag Agencies Address Label Restrictions for Crop Rotations
When planning your cover crop plantings for this fall, be aware of plant-back restrictions that may affect your plant selection. These scenarios show how restrictions may influence your choices.
Study Initiated on Cover Crops in Corn and Soybean Systems
April 17, 2015
2015 Research Update
Cover crops have been described as the "newest old concept" in farming. While this addition is not an entirely new idea, the number of farmers integrating cover crops into their cropping systems continues to increase.
