www.sare.org resources ecosystem-services-from-cover-crops Ecosystem Services from Cover Crops The Ecosystem Services from Cover Crops resources found on this page include a series of fact sheets, three infographics and one PowerPoint slide set. Together, these resources address the role of cover crops in nutrient management, erosion, infiltration, soil organic matter, supporting wildlife and beneficial insects, and carbon sequestration. They are available for use by educators, […]
www.sare.org resources cover-crops-current-and-future-directions Cover Crops: Current and Future Directions This plenary discussion on current and future directions in cover crops features Greg Roth (Penn State, presenting on behalf of Scott Rushe, Seedway), Ramona Garner (USDA-NRCS Plant Materials Center) and Andrew Smyre (Perdue AgriBusiness). Greg Roth (Penn State, presenting on behalf of Scott Rushe, Seedway) discusses his take on the future of cover crops, including […]
northcentral.sare.org resources down-on-the-farm-toolkit Down on the Farm: Supporting Farmers in Stressful Times Stress factors are high in agriculture. Farmers and ranchers face financial problems, price and marketing uncertainties, farm transfer issues, production challenges, family tension, and more. As a producer who has experienced stress herself, Meg Moynihan is poised to help agriculture advisors better respond to the stress they encounter on farms and in rural communities through […]
western.sare.org resources pineapple-production-in-cmni Pineapple Production in CMNI Farmer Joe Borja showcases his increasing production of pineapple in the Marianas Islands.
www.sare.org publications manage-weeds-on-your-farm mechanical-physical-weed-management Ch 4. Mechanical and Other Physical Weed Management Essential Concepts of Mechanical Weed Management Soil disturbance is the most powerful lever a farmer has for manipulating the ecological processes of a field. Soil disturbance changes the physical environment of all species present, including soil microorganisms, insects, diseases and, most importantly for the purposes of this chapter, weeds and crops. Tillage and cultivation directly […]
www.sare.org resources cover-crops-image-library Cover Crop Image Library Images, Illustrations and Presentations This page includes free resources educators and farmers can use in outreach and educational activities related to cover crops. Available resources include a database of cover crop images, ready-made PowerPoint presentations on cover crop topics, and soil health illustrations. Cover Crop Image Library The SARE Cover Crop Image Library is hosted […]
www.sare.org resources cover-crops-as-part-of-an-overall-nutrient-management-system-2 Cover Crops as Part of an Overall Nutrient Management System In this session, Steven Mirsky (USDA-ARS) discusses the role of cover crops in integrated fertility management and maximizing nutrient availability, as well as the role of grasses versus legumes and matching other nutrient sources with cover crop performance. Heather Darby (University of Vermont) continues by addressing cover crops in the context of forages, dairies, perennials […]
www.sare.org resources evaluating-and-improving-cover-crop-performance-and-adoption Evaluating and Improving Cover Crop Performance and Adoption Many of the benefits of cover crops are known and their use is increasing, but more can be done to evaluate and improve their performance and adoption. In this session, Sjoerd Duiker (Penn State University) discusses the possibility of adoption without government regulation or incentives. Dean Hively (USGS) reviews the use of remote sensing to […]
www.sare.org resources fitting-cover-crops-in-vegetable-rotations Fitting Cover Crops in Vegetable Rotations Ron Morse (Virginia Tech, emeritus) shares how to successfully fit cover crops into a vegetable rotation, including establishment methods, matching the right species to the right methods, recommended rotations and cash crop establishment. Download the slide presentations (PDF): Cover Crop-Based Production of Vegetable Crops This session was part of Cover Crops for Soil Health, a […]
www.sare.org resources establishment-methods-for-cover-crops-and-cash-crops-in-grain-production-systems Establishment Methods for Cover Crops and Cash Crops in Grain Production Systems Steven Mirsky (USDA-ARS) and Greg Roth (Penn State University) provide a rundown of common establishment methods for cover crops: aerial seeding, interseeding and post-harvest drilling. They also discuss the importance of matching the right cover crop species with the right methods. Sjoerd Duiker (Penn State University) discusses: no-till versus tillage; optimal timing of cash crop […]