Cover - Forage Crops
Below is two presentations related to cover/forage crops. The first is two common uses of cover crops. The second a tour of cover crops in an early stage of group.
Cover crops are used in many ways. Quick cover, soil building, forage and more. Weighing the cost, time to implement, available personnel, available equipment, benefit to soil health and crop yield, balanced pest and nutrient management. Well there is a lot to consider. Many make a system using cover crops work and economical. Generally a system that incorporate livestock obtain the best benefit. Both cultural and economic.
There is plenty of information out there relating to cover crops. Study it. Start small. Keep good records of what you do. Make each step as efficient as possible for your operation.
Cover crops are used in many ways. Quick cover, soil building, forage and more. Weighing the cost, time to implement, available personnel, available equipment, benefit to soil health and crop yield, balanced pest and nutrient management. Well there is a lot to consider. Many make a system using cover crops work and economical. Generally a system that incorporate livestock obtain the best benefit. Both cultural and economic.
There is plenty of information out there relating to cover crops. Study it. Start small. Keep good records of what you do. Make each step as efficient as possible for your operation.
A Variety of Cover Crop Plants
Cover - Forage Crop Adaptation Guide
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