What is anaerobic digestion and how could it potentially work on your farm? Check out a new infographic for more information.
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Check out our new infographic designed to help guide success in the first years of perennial vegetation establishment.
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Check out the ILF video "Strip-Tillage Crop Management" in six chapters.
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Check out the ILF video series "Converting Your Planter for No-Till Operation".
(Note: click the three lines in the top right corner of the video for the entire playlist.)
In this infographic, learn strip tillage basics including equipment needs, timing, fertilizer application and the advantages compared with traditional approaches.
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Iowa’s fertile soil has helped the state become a global agricultural leader. However, that same soil and the fertilizers used to boost crop production contribute to water quality challenges when nitrogen and phosphorus leave through drainage, runoff and erosion. The Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy set statewide goals for reducing nutrient losses through a variety of practices.
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This study was conducted at six ISU research farms and the project compared three treatments: single species, mixture, and no cover crop.
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The project compared three different seeding techniques: above and below crop canopy using a high clearance interseeder and drilling after harvest.
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The study includes Iowa farmer partners using winter rye on a portion of their fields for five years. Findings from the farmer partners have been summarized into documents available for download:
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This tool can be used similarly as the Cost Calculator to find out seeding rates for several varieties of single species cover crops and for mixes too.
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The downloadable Excel file calculates the total cost of using the cover crop including seed, application, and chemical termination.
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These Iowa farmers have graciously offered to assist new cover crop users by offering information or answer any questions on the use and management of cover crops.
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Iowa State University Extension publication.
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A quick-read of cover crop terms and their meanings.
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An "infographic" for a quick overview of cover crops in Iowa.
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In addition to conservation purposes, cover crops can provide forage for livestock producers. It is important for livestock producers to consider restrictions on labels of herbicides used earlier in the growing season if they intend to use the cover crop as a forage source.
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