Cover Crop Planning

The state fair is already half over and in just a week or two schools will be back in session. Crops in my area look pretty good despite, in some cases, maybe a little too much rain. I never thought I would say that in mid-August. Now that application season has wrapped up, we look ahead to harvest and begin planning for our fall cover crops.

This practice has grown steadily in my area, and the benefits for both row crop and livestock producers have made it an easy one to adopt. As harvest approaches, we will need to evaluate our goals for a cover crop and decide how we plan to get it planted. Some covers need to be seeded early to get adequate fall growth. Typically, the concern is not having enough moisture to fly seed on, but this has not been a typical year. If the current trend continues, it may be a good option to get some of these cover crops seeded early and gain a head start on the season.

At SFG, we offer a full lineup of winter cereals, brassicas, and other cover crop options to best fit your operation. If you would like to discuss your cover crop plans or get pricing on a product, give your local SFG agronomist a call.