Rye comes from Europe and is the most winter hardy of all the small grains. It is often grown as a winter cover crop. It is adapted to a wide range of soils, but requires moderate fertility and ...

When it comes to forage and cover crops, winter rye offers rock-star versatility ... North Dakota State University and the University of Wisconsin offer these reasons why: 1.

Cereal rye is a go-to cover crop for many producers, including organic growers looking to avoid a chemical method of weed control. Eric Yu is a University of Minnesota Extension educator on crops ...

The interactive PDF outlines more than 50 cover crop options, from alfalfa and clovers to barley, oats, millet and more. Click on the crop of choice—say, cereal rye—and you’ll go to a quick ...

It’s a win-win for any gardener! If you're looking for a cover crop that can withstand even the harshest winters, winter rye is your go-to. This hardy grain is native to central and eastern ...

Non-legume cover crops consist of cereal plants like rye, wheat, oats, barley, and various grasses. A good combination of ...

Free soil-health workshops in person and online are planned for February to cover no-till, reduced tillage, cover crops in corn, grazing cattle and more. In Stewartville, the Olmsted Soil & Water ...

More specifically, planting soybean over a cereal rye cover crop demonstrates an effective ... University of Wisconsin-Madison, WSSA member scientist, and a contributing author to the journal ...