No-Till Case Study, Richter Farm: Cover Crop Cocktails in a Forage-Based System

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This case study documents how North Dakota farmers Marlyn and Patrick Richter addressed soil health challenges on their forage-based dairy and beef operation by planting a multispecies cover crop cocktail following early silage harvest. It details the cover crop's grazing benefits, weed suppression, soil moisture impacts, and economic outcomes.

Region

Plains

Topic

Cropping Systems, Soil Health, Crop Nutrient Management, Weed Management, Livestock Feeding

Category

Grain and Field Crops, Hay and Pasture, Livestock

Year Published

2012

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