Traditionally, farmers assumed they must kill their cover crop before planting cash crops. But the longer you let a cover crop grow, the more benefits you can harvest. Enter the ‘planting green’ ...

Cover crops have been a great tool for many producers across Nebraska as they can be used for managing soil erosion, weeds, moisture accumulation, microbial activity and forage crops for livestock ...

Farmers considering cover crops must evaluate goals, timing and water concerns while working with specialists to maximize ...

Maximizing cover crop growth between fall harvest and spring planting remains a challenge for corn and soybean producers in Nebraska. In a 2017 survey, producers in the state reported their largest ...

This problem was first documented in 2017 in Nebraska; although, sporadic issues have occurred before that. Issues were isolated to fields where corn followed a green cover crop like rye or wheat. The ...

There are many benefits to utilizing cover crops, such as improved soil health and reduced erosion. It’s the details of how and what to do that can present challenges. The Nebraska Cover Crop and Soil ...

While most crops shut down for winter, this tough cold-season cover crop keeps digging deep and improving the ground until spring warmth returns.

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Utilizing conservation practices to improve soil health is nothing new for farmers in Nebraska. Many were early adopters of no-till to preserve moisture and protect soils from wind erosion. Now ...