Cover crops within a corn and soybean rotation has become a topic of research for the University of Illinois Extension. Focusing on the agricultural side of managing these late fall and winter planting seasons is Nathan Johanning, Commercial Crop Educator with Extension. He explains how the crops are going to find their way in the field and what research is being done to see the conversion rates needed for a beneficial return, with our without cattle grazing.
Johanning then starts to share how optimizing this process is taking place. Farmers need to know that the time and money spent is worthwhile, leading to greater returns.
Learn more about cover crop management at www.extension.illinois.edu. You can also call the University of Illinois Extension Office of Christian County at 217-287-7246.
Nathan Johanning appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show on our visit to the Dudley Smith Farm Winter Meeting held at the Christian County University of Illinois Extension Office.
