Tag: rye
How to tailor cover crops to solve specific soil health problems
Cover crops are not one size fits all. Discover how to tailor grasses like rye and oats to reduce compaction, or plant legumes like clover and vetch to fix nitrogen. Plus, get details on the upcoming Carroll and Columbiana County soil health field day in Lisbon, Ohio.
Preparing for rye planting in wet conditions
Exceptionally wet weather in Ohio can make planting fall small-grain forage challenging. OSU Extension's Emma Matcham shares practical tips for repairing field ruts, managing deep soil compaction, following Hessian Fly Free dates, and adjusting seeding rates for late rye planting.
Rethinking fall small grain planting dates in northeast Ohio
Delayed corn harvests in northeast Ohio have many farmers wondering if it is too late to plant fall small grains. Recent Ohio State University Extension trials tested various planting dates for rye, triticale, and barley to determine the best window for maximum spring forage yields.
