Site Preparation

The preparation of land for SRF is similar to that used for other common agricultural crops. A glyphosate (Roundup®) treatment is recommended prior to plowing on fields of sod, pasture or hay. If prepared area is on erodible soil a late summer cover crop of an annual crop like barley should be planted. If the site is currently in small grain or a row crop, site preparation is similar to preparing for a row crop such as soybeans.

Spring tillage involves deep cultivation and harrowing along with labeled pre-emergent herbicide treatment. Standard agricultural equipment can be used for these operations.

SITE PREPARATION FROM SOD
  1. Mow or burn
  2. Spray glyphosate
  3. Plow and tillage
  4. Plant cover crop
  5. Spring tillage
  6. Plant
A field in Northwestern Minnesota being prepared for spring planting.

A field in Northwestern Minnesota being prepared for spring planting.