Cover crops will be flown over Coshocton County
Fisher Crop Care by Air will be applying cover crop seed to corn and soybean fields. The pilots fly very close to the ground and make several passes to ensure good seed coverage. Only seeds are dropped from the plane; no herbicides or pesticides are being used. This seed will germinate and begin growing before the crop is harvested this fall. The purpose of the cover crop program is to provide cover on fields over the winter months to prevent soil erosion and improve soil health.
Over 1,000 acres will be seeded from the Richard Downing Airport and should be completed in a day. Weather permitting, the tentative date for flying cover crops is Monday, Sept. 9 from daylight until dark.
The Coshocton Soil and Water Conservation District is proud to coordinate this program for the 12th year in cooperation with local landowners and the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District. Special thanks to the Richard Downing Airport, TMK Bakersville, and Eastern Ohio Ag for their assistance with this program.
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