[Video] Precision Cover Crop Seeding & Nitrogen Management: A Winning Combination

 

Strip-tillers are no strangers to experimentation, especially when the objective is increased efficiency. Working for the last 4 years on a farmer-initiated project, originally funded by SARE in Illinois, researcher John Pike has tested and analyzed the effects of “precision seeding” different cover crop species in relationship to the row vs. a broadcast application or drilling in a uniform mix.

Pike, who served as an extension educator and research agronomist for the University of Illinois for 15 years, says the trials have been successful in creating a bio-strip-till environment. Also working in conjunction with the Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Assn., he coordinates on-farm nitrogen trials across southern Illinois and sees promise for incorporating these cover crop strategies to enhance strip-till and no-till systems, to play an important role in achieving goals to reduce nutrient loss and increase farm profitability.

Pike shares examples and results from on-going research into precision cover-cropping seeding to include variety selection, timing and placement.

Return to National Strip-Tillage Conference Video Series

Ingersoll.png

 

The 2019 National Strip-Tillage Conference Video Replay is brought to you by Ingersoll Tillage Group.

To view the content, please register or login.

Registration is free and easy!

Top Articles

Current Issue

STF_FALL_1024_Cover.jpg

Strip-Till Farmer

Strip-Till Farmer delivers a mix of features on strip-till farmers, strip-till management topics and trending practices in strip-till. This FREE quarterly print newsletter is available to qualified subscribers in the U.S. and Canada. 
View More

Must Read Free Eguides

Download these helpful knowledge building tools

View More
Top Directory Listings