I have learned so much about cover crops since I started this blog in 2010. One of my hopes has been that I could have guest bloggers that would occasionally share with everyone what their experiences have been. The following post is from Daryl Starr of Advanced Ag Solutions in Indiana. I really appreciate reading […]
Cover Crop Stand Evaluation Taken to a New Level Read More »
For some time I have promoted aerial applying cover crops into standing cash crops. We have a pretty definitive maturity set for corn when it comes to aerial application. But there is some question of when to fly cover crops into soybeans. The range of discussion on this topic usually goes from 50% yellow leaf
When to apply cover crops into soybeans Read More »
In previous posts I have shared about the importance of applying cover crops at the correct time. I also looked at the difference in how cover crops emerged in corn and soybean fields when aerial applied in the fall of 2011. In the past several weeks I have traveled over much of Indiana and northwestern
The Importance of Sunshine in Cover Crop Establishment Read More »
Difficulty establishing cover crops is viewed by some farmers as one of the reasons of why NOT to plant cover crops. Aerial application has been viewed as “guess-work flying” by some producers because of some poor application jobs in previous years. However, since the 2011 crop was planted late because of record setting rain in
Cover Crops aerial applied into soybeans and corn…any difference in emergence time? Read More »
After several months of trying to arrange schedules between a number of very busy men we have now set dates and times for training pilots on aerial applying cover crops. Click here for the CoverCropWebinarFlyer. There are Two Sessions Available: August 29 from 7-8 p.m (CST) August 30 from 6-7 a.m. (CST) Limit: 25 people/session Cost: $100/login Please
Cover Crop Aerial Applicators Training Now Set Read More »
I’m excited to report that there will be a training school in the summer of 2011 for aerial applicators that want to fly on cover crops! The planning for this meeting has been going on for some time with Dave Eby from AgriFlite Services, Inc, myself, and Dennis R. Gardisser, Ph.D, P.E. from WRK of Arkansas, LLC. At
Aerial Application of Cover Crops Training-NAAA Certification Read More »
I have heard that a number of aerial applicators admit that they are guessing approximately how wide they need to fly to apply different cover crops. I have seen evidence that some of them have guessed wrong! Two or three years ago an applicator guessed wrong by leaving approximately 80’ wide gaps in a number
Aerial Application of cover crops — an art or a science…or both? Read More »
A few years back many said “August 15-25” was the right date to aerial seed cover crops into corn. However, we found out very quickly that “dates” cannot be set…but timing can be. While we know that August 15-25 often can be correct, we also know that following the calendar (like in the 2009 crop)
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