An extension specialist says farming practices like planting into cover crops is having multiple benefits, especially this year. Jamie Patten with the University of Wisconsin’s nutrient and pest management program tells Brownfield the cover crop residue is doing more than holding soil in place. “Particularly this year, we’re seeing soil health fields shining, so with a lack of rainfall, those soils that had a little bit higher organic matter or those that had a little bit better structure seem to be fairing better under these low rainfall situations.”
Patten says her program has test plots around the state, and west of Stevens Point, they demonstrated how a roller-crimper can help soybeans.
