Today we are talking about how we pick out our multi-species cover crop here on JTAC Farms! I have had quite a few requests to walk y’all through our process. First, start out with the “why” or purpose of the cover crop. What is it meant to do? Many times when you answer the “why,” […]
How We Pick Our Multi-Species Cover Crops!
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Residue Is King
Tyler Tobald of JTAC Farms in Kansas explains why he thinks residue is king. He shows a field where, less than 24 hours after rain, the spots with better residue coverage are still retaining moisture. He explains why he is excited to roller crimp the triticale cover crop he planted as soil armor.
Why Do We Use Triticale Instead Of Rye?
Tyler Tobald of JTAC Farms in Kansas explains why they use triticale instead of rye as a cover crop.