Producer-Led Webinar Series: Planting corn into standing rye

Source: Discovery Farms

In this episode we hear from Tony Peirick from the Dodge County Farmers for Healthy Soils-Healthy Waters about planting corn into standing rye. Tony owns and operates T n R Dairy with his brother, their sons, and their families in Southern Dodge County. Hear why Tony began planting his corn into standing rye five years ago and how they make this practice successful from the equipment, herbicide program, seeding rates, timing and more. Tony is the President of the Dodge County Farmers for Healthy Soils-Healthy Waters and in the second half of this podcast, he shares what makes their group tick.

Length: 54:23

Year Produced: 2020

State: Wisconsin

Cropping Systems: Corn, Dairy

Tags: Cereal Rye, farmer-led groups, herbicides, how-to, planting green, weed suppression