Interseeding Corn & Strip Grazing - 2024 Experimental Acres Project
Introducing one of the six 2024 Experimental Acres projects - inter-seeding clover and radish into field corn, conducted by Peter Kotzeff in Grey County, Ontario.
A clover and turnip mix was broadcast into field corn at the V2-V4 stage in three different fields, for a total test area of 50 acres. A control area was left with no interseeding down the centre of each field. Cattle will strip graze the fields beginning in September. Ungrazed corn will be combined, and stover (along with the remaining cover crop) in those areas will be grazed after harvest.
The Experimental Acres program supports local farmers in piloting new, regenerative practices to improve yield, soil health and overall sustainability. This year’s six selected projects range from 1 to 50 acres, including intercropping (more than one crop in the same field), rotational grazing, using wool pellets as a soil amendment, and more!
Since 2023, Grey County has supported pilot projects on 12 farms, directly impacting practices on 175 acres of farmland and helping advance Going Green in Grey, the County’s Climate Action Plan.
Thank you to Grey Agricultural Services for partnering on this initiative!
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