Planting cover crops requires an investment of time and money, and some farmers may be hesitant to plant them out of concern that mistakes will thwart their desired outcome and result in wasted money and effort. However, cover crops—which you typically grow between the harvest and the planting season of your cash crop, provide lots […]
3 Cover Crop Mistakes to Avoid
Some farmers may be hesitant to plant cover crops out of a concern that mistakes will thwart their desired outcome, and with the time and money investment required, being risk-averse is understandable. However, cover crops—which you typically grow between the harvest and the planting season of your cash crop, provide lots of benefits that far […]
Cover Crops: Managing Weeds and Disease Since the Dawn of Time
Cover crops are off-season crops that are grown between the harvest and the planting season of your cash crop. They offer many benefits, including preventing soil erosion, managing soil fertility, managing soil quality and water retention, and suppressing weeds, pests and diseases in your fields. They can also create forage for your livestock. If you’re […]
Using Cover Crops to Manage Pests and Manage Wildlife Habitats
If you’re leery of investing time and money into cover crops because you may not reap the benefits right away, take a closer look at the advantages they offer. These crops—typically grown between the harvest and the planting season of your cash crop—offer many benefits, including preventing soil erosion, managing soil fertility, managing soil quality […]
Preventing Erosion and Managing Fertility on Your North Florida Farm
Cover crops are off-season crops that you grow between the harvest and the planting season of your cash crop. They offer a great many benefits, including preventing soil erosion, managing soil fertility, quality, and water, and suppressing weeds, pests and diseases in your fields. They also create forage for your livestock. If you’re leery of […]
