Written collaboratively by Zachary Loomis, Eric Jones and Adam J. Varenhorst
Fact sheet to help identify and manage common ragweed and giant ragweed.
Written collaboratively by Zachary Loomis, Eric Jones and Adam J. Varenhorst
Fact sheet to help identify and manage common ragweed and giant ragweed.
Velvetleaf is a large weed with soft leaves that’s normally associated with corn and soybean fields. However, we’re hearing more gardeners and specialty crop growers reporting its presence.
Minimizing disturbance and keeping the soil covered are two of the soil health principles. One of the best ways to incorporate these principles is to adopt no-till. To be successful when adopting no-till, it starts when combining the crop from the prior year.
This guide is intended for livestock producers and crop producers interested in integrating cover crop grazing into cash crop systems. Recommendations identify opportunities for both fall grazing of rapidly establishing annuals and spring grazing of overwintering species, helping extend grazing seasons, reduce harvested feed costs, and improve nutrient cycling within crop rotations.