Prevented Plant Acres in South Dakota Management Scenarios for 2020
6 Prevented Plant Field Scenarios: Lessons Learned in 2019
1. Seeded to cover crops; left standing through winter.
• Optimizes soil structure and health. Great seeding environment for no-till cropping.
• Provides optimal seeding conditions for spring cash crops after control of any surviving cover crop species.
• Provides soil armor, erosion control, soil structure and organic matter improvement, plant and root diversity, improved water infiltration, nutrient cycling, and soil carbon capture from increased photosynthesis—all work together for higher soil health benefits.
• Avoid tillage this spring as that leads to platy soil structure, reduced water infiltration, and nutrient uptake. Be patient and reap Mother Nature’s benefits of healthier soil with more stable aggregate and structure formation.
2. Seeded to cover crops; grazed, baled, or chopped for feed...