The phacelia really impressed me. 2# of phacelia and 35# of black oats. The field is thick and covered. Probably my favorite so far. For the coverage I have this fall and what I spent/acre I am very pleased with this investment. My best weed control.
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Virtual Cover Crop Tour - Spring 2024
Conditions were wetter than ideal, but I was fearful of planting into a “zombie” cover crop. Zombie cover crops are alive enough to block the sun from drying out the ground, but dead enough not to use any water.
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Triticale spread September 18th, 2023. About 2 feet tall today.
Fall-Planted Triticale / Balansa Clover Update - Spring 2024
You may be thinking about planting some fall triticale, balansa clover, or hairy vetch in the fall. What might things look like the following spring in April?
Read MoreMy Favorite Cover Crop After Wheat
I’m often asked what my favorite cover crop is after wheat and why. That’s a hard question because there is sufficient growing season after wheat to grow just about anything in the book!
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Increasing Organic Carbon in the Soil
Increasing organic carbon in the soil is a great goal. Simply put, more soil organic matter = more nutrient holding capacity, more water storage capacity, and more crop yield.
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