James Adkins, Extension Engineer, adkins@udel.edu Established small grains are burning through 0.02-0.03 inches of water per day if not tilled and 0.04-0.05 inches under conventional tillage. Since the roots are shallow, irrigation should be applied in small (0.2-0.35 inch) increments… Continue Reading
Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Specialist; mjv@udel.edu The Northeastern Cover Crop Council is hosting a series of webinars on cover crops including species selection, planting considerations, and management considerations. Webinars are from noon to 12:30 every Wednesday until October 23. Certified… Continue Reading
Jarrod O. Miller, Extension Agronomist, jarrod@udel.edu, Amy Shober, Extension Nutrient Management and Environmental Quality Specialist; ashober@udel.edu Cover crops respond to planting conditions and temperatures like other crops, and their growth will certainly follow winter temperatures as they accumulate growing degree… Continue Reading
Jarrod O. Miller, Extension Agronomist, jarrod@udel.edu Quick summary: When available soil N is lower, rye cover crops may occasionally reduce yields while clover cover crops may occasionally improve yields. At adequate fertilizer levels, yields are not affected by cover crops… Continue Reading
Jarrod O. Miller, Extension Agronomist, jarrod@udel.edu For all crops, initial establishment is as important as fertility in maximum yield. The same principles adhere to cover crop growth, with earlier establishment and good seed to soil contact necessary for good coverage.… Continue Reading
