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2017 Logan County Farm Outlook Magazine
LINCOLN DAILY NEWS
March 23, 2017
Page 23
Locally, Holzwarth Flying Service offers a full
range of agricultural aerial application services,
which includes sowing cover crops.
Asked if the same producers return year after
year, Stephanie Heyen said, “Yes, we do see
repeat customers.” The type seed sown differs
depending on the location of the fields and the soil
type.
If it is a government program (usually five years
in length) they will repeat the process from year
to year, or if it is being used for cattle to graze
they may do the same fields year to year.
There is a big advantage to aerial seeding when
it comes to timing and cover crops. “We are able
to fly the seed into the standing crop. This allows
for more growth time in favorable temperatures
and more light hours. This encourages strong
growth and can allow for better root systems to
develop,” Heyen aptly points out.
Also, with aerial application there is no damage
done to the current crop. Additionally Heyen
says, “We are able to apply in wet conditions,
and we can apply a large amount of acres in a
short period of time.
Holzwarth Flying Service operates out of three
central Illinois locations including the Logan
County Airport. Heyen invites producers,
“Call us for any questions or to discuss your
agricultural needs.” The Lincoln phone is 217-
735-3592.
The combination of two to three different seeds
is recommended commonly including: radish,
turnips, buckwheat, winter peas, cereal rye,
annual ryegrass, oats, triticale, crimson clover and
hairy vetch
Options are in accordance to goals:
Increased organic matter, enhance no till and
prevent erosion
Nitrogen fixation or nutrient recapture
Reduce soil compaction
Tolerant and improve droughty soils or wet soils
Weed or nematode control
Provide forage/graze/harvestable livestock feed
Consult your favorite seed dealer to come up
with what would meet your needs and look for a
government program to help if you are a newbie
to cover crops.