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Benefits of a Pure Stand of Cover Crop Red Clover

December 22, 2020

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.

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In Clover, Cover Crops, Frost Seeding Clover Tags red clover, wheat, frost seeding
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Video: Wheat as a Cover Crop

November 27, 2013

This field was seeded to wheat on September 10th at 1 bushel per acre. Previously, the field was in corn and next year they will be growing vegetables. 

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In Wheat Tags wheat, cover crops
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Video: Wheat & Radish Mix to Make Haylage

November 8, 2013

 

The farmer is mixing in 2 pounds of radish with his wheat in order to scavenge leftover nitrogen from the manure. If everything works out as planned, there should be a radish seed every 8-10 inches.

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In Haylage: Wheat & Radish Tags wheat, radish, haylage
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