Note how planting date and ground moisture differences can affect certain species.

More observations from a cover crop trial in South Carolina that turned into a grazing trial.

Some observations from a cover crop trial in South Carolina that turned into a grazing trial.

In Luling, TX, we observed these plots in late January after 90 days of growth and 15 inches of unusual rain. This rainfall challenged some species and benefited others. Part 1 covers ryegrass, while Parts 2 & 3 feature clover, hairy vetch, and peas.

In Luling, TX, we observed these plots in late January after 90 days of growth and 15 inches of unusual rain. This rainfall challenged some species and benefited others. Part 1 covers ryegrass, while Parts 2 & 3 feature clover, hairy vetch, and peas.

In Luling, TX, we observed these plots in late January after 90 days of growth and 15 inches of unusual rain. This rainfall challenged some species and benefited others. Part 1 covers ryegrass, while Parts 2 & 3 feature clover, hairy vetch, and peas.

In Winnsboro, LA, we visited the annual clover trial just before its third cutting. The white and red clovers were thriving, and some of the experimental crimson clover varieties showed great promise.

In Newton, MS, we walked through the cover crop plots. Note that much of what these videos show at this time is regrowth ability and maturity differences.

In Newton, MS, we walked through the annual clover plots. Note that much of what these videos show at this time is regrowth ability and maturity differences.

Watch this video together with the Ohio State April 2018 video and take note a couple of key observations: some cover crop species are still waking up and there are marked differences in weed control.

Watch this video together with the Ohio State May 2018 video and take note a couple of key observations: some cover crop species are still waking up and there are marked differences in weed control.

Watch this video in tandem with the Ohio State videos of April and May 2018, one can clearly appreciate that location makes a difference. Winter active varieties and species thrive in South Carolina.