I am often asked, “Can I graze cover crops?” The answer is yes, you can. Sometimes a label we give something pigeonholes it ...

From cool-season annuals to deep-rooted perennials, an SDSU Extension forage specialist explains how a systems-based approach ...

I would like to invite you to participate in an upcoming meeting concerning cover crops, forage and beef production. This meeting is 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, at the Madison County Extension Office, 230 ...

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No matter the type of farm, there’s an advantage to planting soil-feeding cover crops ahead of fall and winter. The assistance provided depends on the crops you plant. But there is definitely one out ...

Cover crops are plants that are planted to cover the soil to keep it in place and improve soil health. They can be intercropped with other crops or planted after harvesting. The crops are mainly grown ...

Iowa Learning Farms will host a cover crop and soil health field day as part of their “Beyond the Basics: Advanced Cover Crop ...

Crop and pasture biomass encompasses the harvestable organic matter from arable and grassland systems, including cereals, oilseeds, legumes, dedicated energy grasses and mixed swards. Beyond direct ...

These practices aim to improve soil health, make crops more resilient, reduce input costs, and protect water quality. Bonacker notes that Big River Grain and Cattle never made an overt decision to ...