Finding the sweet spot for interseeding corn
In an effort to control weeds and build healthy soils, south central Nebraska farmer Jordan Uldrich interseeded his corn rows with a cover crop mix.
He timed the work planning to catch corn at the right growth stage where the cover crop won’t compete for growth and the drill won’t damage the corn when the covers are seeded. It’s also nice to find a chance of rain in the forecast to help establish the cover crop as soon as possible.
A supportive team for soil health
Ag producers don’t need to be reminded of the challenging circumstances battering the industry right now. Seemingly every farmer and rancher is weighed down by growing disparity between income and expense, catastrophizing weather events and boomeranging government policies.
Interseeding outcompetes weeds, has host of other benefits
With planting nearly done in the final days of May, Uldrich turned his attention to interseeding a mix of cover crops. The covers outcompete weeds between rows of corn and soybean, in addition to providing other soil health benefits.
Better soil health translates to less diesel use
Uncertainty over the war in Iran and its impact on fuel prices prompted south-central Nebraska farmer Jordan Uldrich to buy diesel in bulk.
Normally he buys as he needs it, but watching the price climb from $3 to $4.50 per gallon as the war goes on, he decided to secure 3,000 gallons before the number got any higher. That should get him through most of the year.