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Crimson Clover; a jewel among the cover crop legumes

By Dave, on June 16th, 2010%

Crimson clover is a top nitrogen producer and beautiful as well.

Crimson clover is a real jewel among the cover crop species.  Crimson clover is an excellent producer of nitrogen and there are some newer varieties on the market that are very winterhardy even into Michigan.  Dr. Eileen Kladivko measured how much nitrogen was . . . → Read More: Crimson Clover; a jewel among the cover crop legumes

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Cover Crop Selection – What to plant after wheat or other cereal grains?

By Dave, on June 12th, 2010%

I was in a meeting yesterday and the gentlemen from SWCD asked me:

“What should we recommend for our producers to plant as a cover crop after the wheat comes off?”

After running through a number of scenarios I determined that I’d better make sure I don’t confuse folks with too many ideas.  So, here . . . → Read More: Cover Crop Selection – What to plant after wheat or other cereal grains?

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