Published Mar 7, 2019
While there are numerous reasons for using cover crops, a primary one is improving soil health. In fact, it’s the one benefit most farmers using cover crops have experienced: In the most recent Cover Crop Survey Annual Report, of those who rated the statement, “Using cover crops has improved soil health on my farm,” 86% agreed or strongly agreed... Less CompactionAnother soil health benefit you should see after using cover crops is less compaction and deeper root penetration, especially if you’re seeding species like daikon radishes, which are known for growing a deep taproot... “Understand that, especially in the northern states, earthworms are not indigenous,” she explains... ”Instead, she suggests looking for other beneficial species and see if you notice an increase in populations as you continue cover cropping...
Categories: Cover Crops
Published Apr 4, 2018
Tragically, the indigenous people are also victims of the spread of soy. There are 900,000 indigenous people in Brazil and 12. 2% of the country has been declared Indigenous Territory... In past attempts to forcibly retake their land, many indigenous people have been killed by local militia consisting of farmers and cattlemen refusing to give up their lands... The Indigenous people have nearly no voice in the government, and extremely limited resources to help protect their dying culture...
Published Nov 2, 2018
But did you know that for many crops, those roots aren’t working alone?That’s because most plant species associate with mycorrhizal fungi... Although there are many different types of mycorrhizae, the only one crop farmers need to be concerned about is arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), as 65% of plant species associate with it... “One of the reasons there isn’t is because it’s so dependent on what species of fungi you have,” he explains... , recommends having eight to 10 different species in a cover crop mix, with at least six of them being highly mycorrhizal... While many cover crop species promote mycorrhizal fungi growth, Green Cover Seed co-owner Keith Berns says oats, in particular, are an excellent choice...
Categories: Cover Crops
Published Jan 29, 2019
The General Manager of cover crop seed company Future Generation Ag explains that your weather conditions, location, the number of acres you have, the species of cash crop you’re coming from and going to, as well as equipment, all play a role in determining whether it’s too late to get your cover crops seeded... If you’re looking for benefits in the spring, as many farmers are, Ebersole says there are several species or mixes that can overwinter and still put on some growth in the spring... ”Select Cold-Tolerant SpeciesAnother factor with seeding cover crops late is the species you want to use. You may want to avoid any species that is not suitable for surviving cold weather, Ebersole says, such as radishes and some specific clover and oat varieties, although black oats have been known to overwinter south of I-70 and as far north as Pennsylvania... Instead, Ebersole says wheat, triticale and cereal rye are some of the go-to species for late-seeding — according to Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE), cereal rye can germinate in soil temperatures as low as 34 degrees Fahrenheit, and needs at least 38 degrees to begin growing...
Categories: Cover Crops
By Darren Chan
Published Jan 2, 2019
Introduction of MycorrhizaExcessive dependence on chemical fertilizers can result in the destruction of a large number of beneficial microbial communities in the soil and a decrease in soil activity. To improve the current soil ecosystem with serious damage and improve soil fertility, it is imperative to supplement soil beneficial microorganisms... Among them, most arbor species form ectomycorrhizal fungi, accounting for about 3% of the total number of mycorrhizal plants. According to preliminary statistics by Harley and Smith (1983), the species that can form ectomycorrhizal fungi include 43 families and 139 genera, mainly distributed in temperate and subtropical regions, followed by southern subtropical and tropical regions, while other regions are less... Therefore, when these species are symbiotic with plants, they will inevitably affect plants and promote the growth of plants...
Categories: Agribusiness, Beef, Corn
By Cover Crops
Published Sep 14, 2018
It's a fact: cover crops tend to make good farmers into great farmers and average farmers into bad farmers. Cover crops work. But, management is key and the learning curve can be steep. If you've been sitting on the sidelines in the past but are interested in jumping on the cover crop bandwagon, don't be intimidated... And, that's for good reason! However, it’s easy for a cover crop beginner to look at pictures of 9-way multi-species blends on Instagram and get overwhelmed...
Categories: Cover Crops
Updated Dec 30, 2019
Part 1: Know Your True Cost of Production Why Your TCOP Matters How to Calculate Your TCOP Part 2: Take the Emotions Out of Your Marketing Plan Why You Need a Plan How to Create a Marketing Matrix How to Determine Your Marketable Inventory How to Use a Marketing Matrix Why You Need an Accountability Partner Part 3: Replace Dead Assets What Are Dead Assets? What Are Productive Assets? Part 4: Manage Your Cash Flow Conversion Cycle What a Cash Flow Conversion Cycle Is How to Speed Up Incoming Flows How to Postpone Outgoing Flows How to Minimize Paying Interest Part 5: Start Using Cover Crops. . ... For example, if you grow legumes or peanuts, you may want to shy away from using a multi-species legume cover mix in those fields... The contract typically runs two years and then you can apply for a different contract to incorporate multi-species legume mixes...
Categories: Agribusiness, Marketing, Cover Crops
By John Moody
Published May 21, 2018
It is that time of year again, at least in my parts. As things go from the tunnel to the field, all our friendly little four legged foes start to to make dinner plans… and breakfast plans. Some are making midnight snack plans as well. Raccoons, rabbits, and the worst of all in our area - deer. Animal damage to ag crops is a significant issue...
Published Jun 4, 2018
Traditional agricultural skills that made civilization possible are still alive and in use today. At the same time, hundreds of farm technician job listings across the US, and the rise of precision agriculture and software, clearly evidence the need for technologically-savvy farm technicians in the 21st century agricultural industry. It’s no surprise that tech-friendly millennials interested in farming are encouraged by these developments, which may make farming less labor intensive than in generations past. Technology may even be the antidote to a number of ills plaguing modern agriculture, which have led to a drastic decrease in the number of farms across the United States... ” He cited organizations such as the EMU Project, which represent a return to indigenous and traditional ecological knowledge...
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Published Mar 7, 2019
While there are numerous reasons for using cover crops, a primary one is improving soil health. In fact, it’s the one benefit most farmers using cover crops have experienced: In the most recent Cover Crop Survey Annual Report, of those who rated the statement, “Using cover crops has improved soil health on my farm,” 86% agreed or strongly agreed... Less CompactionAnother soil health benefit you should see after using cover crops is less compaction and deeper root penetration, especially if you’re seeding species like daikon radishes, which are known for growing a deep taproot... “Understand that, especially in the northern states, earthworms are not indigenous,” she explains... ”Instead, she suggests looking for other beneficial species and see if you notice an increase in populations as you continue cover cropping...
Categories: Cover Crops
Published Apr 4, 2018
Tragically, the indigenous people are also victims of the spread of soy. There are 900,000 indigenous people in Brazil and 12. 2% of the country has been declared Indigenous Territory... In past attempts to forcibly retake their land, many indigenous people have been killed by local militia consisting of farmers and cattlemen refusing to give up their lands... The Indigenous people have nearly no voice in the government, and extremely limited resources to help protect their dying culture...
Published Nov 2, 2018
But did you know that for many crops, those roots aren’t working alone?That’s because most plant species associate with mycorrhizal fungi... Although there are many different types of mycorrhizae, the only one crop farmers need to be concerned about is arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), as 65% of plant species associate with it... “One of the reasons there isn’t is because it’s so dependent on what species of fungi you have,” he explains... , recommends having eight to 10 different species in a cover crop mix, with at least six of them being highly mycorrhizal... While many cover crop species promote mycorrhizal fungi growth, Green Cover Seed co-owner Keith Berns says oats, in particular, are an excellent choice...
Categories: Cover Crops
Published Jan 29, 2019
The General Manager of cover crop seed company Future Generation Ag explains that your weather conditions, location, the number of acres you have, the species of cash crop you’re coming from and going to, as well as equipment, all play a role in determining whether it’s too late to get your cover crops seeded... If you’re looking for benefits in the spring, as many farmers are, Ebersole says there are several species or mixes that can overwinter and still put on some growth in the spring... ”Select Cold-Tolerant SpeciesAnother factor with seeding cover crops late is the species you want to use. You may want to avoid any species that is not suitable for surviving cold weather, Ebersole says, such as radishes and some specific clover and oat varieties, although black oats have been known to overwinter south of I-70 and as far north as Pennsylvania... Instead, Ebersole says wheat, triticale and cereal rye are some of the go-to species for late-seeding — according to Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE), cereal rye can germinate in soil temperatures as low as 34 degrees Fahrenheit, and needs at least 38 degrees to begin growing...
Categories: Cover Crops
By Darren Chan
Published Jan 2, 2019
Introduction of MycorrhizaExcessive dependence on chemical fertilizers can result in the destruction of a large number of beneficial microbial communities in the soil and a decrease in soil activity. To improve the current soil ecosystem with serious damage and improve soil fertility, it is imperative to supplement soil beneficial microorganisms... Among them, most arbor species form ectomycorrhizal fungi, accounting for about 3% of the total number of mycorrhizal plants. According to preliminary statistics by Harley and Smith (1983), the species that can form ectomycorrhizal fungi include 43 families and 139 genera, mainly distributed in temperate and subtropical regions, followed by southern subtropical and tropical regions, while other regions are less... Therefore, when these species are symbiotic with plants, they will inevitably affect plants and promote the growth of plants...
Categories: Agribusiness, Beef, Corn
By Cover Crops
Published Sep 14, 2018
It's a fact: cover crops tend to make good farmers into great farmers and average farmers into bad farmers. Cover crops work. But, management is key and the learning curve can be steep. If you've been sitting on the sidelines in the past but are interested in jumping on the cover crop bandwagon, don't be intimidated... And, that's for good reason! However, it’s easy for a cover crop beginner to look at pictures of 9-way multi-species blends on Instagram and get overwhelmed...
Categories: Cover Crops
Updated Dec 30, 2019
Part 1: Know Your True Cost of Production Why Your TCOP Matters How to Calculate Your TCOP Part 2: Take the Emotions Out of Your Marketing Plan Why You Need a Plan How to Create a Marketing Matrix How to Determine Your Marketable Inventory How to Use a Marketing Matrix Why You Need an Accountability Partner Part 3: Replace Dead Assets What Are Dead Assets? What Are Productive Assets? Part 4: Manage Your Cash Flow Conversion Cycle What a Cash Flow Conversion Cycle Is How to Speed Up Incoming Flows How to Postpone Outgoing Flows How to Minimize Paying Interest Part 5: Start Using Cover Crops. . ... For example, if you grow legumes or peanuts, you may want to shy away from using a multi-species legume cover mix in those fields... The contract typically runs two years and then you can apply for a different contract to incorporate multi-species legume mixes...
Categories: Agribusiness, Marketing, Cover Crops
By John Moody
Published May 21, 2018
It is that time of year again, at least in my parts. As things go from the tunnel to the field, all our friendly little four legged foes start to to make dinner plans… and breakfast plans. Some are making midnight snack plans as well. Raccoons, rabbits, and the worst of all in our area - deer. Animal damage to ag crops is a significant issue...
Published Jun 4, 2018
Traditional agricultural skills that made civilization possible are still alive and in use today. At the same time, hundreds of farm technician job listings across the US, and the rise of precision agriculture and software, clearly evidence the need for technologically-savvy farm technicians in the 21st century agricultural industry. It’s no surprise that tech-friendly millennials interested in farming are encouraged by these developments, which may make farming less labor intensive than in generations past. Technology may even be the antidote to a number of ills plaguing modern agriculture, which have led to a drastic decrease in the number of farms across the United States... ” He cited organizations such as the EMU Project, which represent a return to indigenous and traditional ecological knowledge...
Published Jul 18, 2018
Whenever these growers did not have a cash crop growing, they were growing a cover crop mix that contains at least four species... Kloot says that while species like grass crops tend to bring more carbon into the soil because they have more biomass, continuously growing grasses without any additional diversity will cause productivity in the soil to go down. In the case of the five farmers he’s been working with, some have increased the diversity of species in their soils by a factor of two or three, he says. “Some of our fields in a 3-year rotation are going to see 14 different species. Three or four cash crop species and then up to 8 or 9 different cover crop species,” he explains...
Categories: Cover Crops
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