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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Frost seeding is certainly one of the least expensive ways to enhance the stand of legumes in your pastures. It is basically the process of broadcasting the legume seed onto the soil surface during the winter dormant months.
Read MoreBenefits of a Pure Stand of Cover Crop Red Clover
I recently plowed under a successful stand of red clover in an organic wheat field on my farm near Kokomo, Indiana. I have grown alfalfa and mixed stands of hay as a cash crop for my entire career. Five years ago we began experimenting with organic grain production to try something new and take advantage of the synergies between organic grain farming and our existing hay business.
Read MoreImprove Your Pastures with Hay & Graze Clover Mix
Hay & Graze Clover Mix adds nitrogen to help grass growth, add diversity to improve soil health, and add protein content to the pasture. Hay & Graze Clover Mix can add years of life and productivity to a good stand of grass.
Read MoreGallant Red Clover Leads Ohio State Red Clover Yield Trials
Gallant Red Clover continues to impress forage growers across the Midwest. And recent trial data out of Ohio State confirms what farmers are starting to figure out - Gallant Red Clover is an outstanding variety for this region.
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