Monthly Archives: May 2012

NW Indiana SWCD Research Report on Cover Crops including Annual Ryegrass

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Tim Buckley

The Jasper/Newton Counties Soil and Water Conservation District report on cover crops (click here to see the whole report) is further proof of the efficacy of cover crops. Some highlights: Here are the goals farmers (in their own words) are … Continue reading →

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Control of Annual Ryegrass

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Tim Buckley

Problems can arise with any crop, and the problems multiply when management is lax. Cover crops are no exception. Annual ryegrass has proven to be a valuable cover crop in numerous locations throughout the Midwest, Eastern Seaboard, Northern Plains states … Continue reading →

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