Cover Crops

Cover Crop/Soil Health Field Day April 18 near Falls City

April 13, 2016

A cover crop/soil health field day, previously scheduled for March 30, has been rescheduled for 9 a.m. April 18 at the Jon Keithley Farm northwest of Falls City. The event will be at 71475 650 Avenue.

Cover Crop/Soil Health Field Day near Falls City Canceled

March 21, 2016

This Cover Crop Field Day has been canceled.

View various cover crop species and mixtures at a cover crop/soil health field day Wednesday, March 30 at the Jon Keithley Farm northwest of Falls City at 71475 650 Ave.

Herbicide Options for Planting Forage Cover Crops after Corn and Soybean

March 18, 2016

Cover crop adoption is continuing to increase throughout Nebraska. Respondents to the 2015 cover crop survey conducted during Nebraska extension meetings indicated the top five desired benefits from cover crops are

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.

This Cover Crop Field Day has been canceled.

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