More information on weed control in forages can be found in Penn State's Agronomy Guide. No-till forage seeding is ideal for many soils and the topography in Pennsylvania. It can be very successful if a few precautions are taken. No-till drills are designed and equipped to seed in soil that has not been tilled. Conventional grain drills should not be used to no-till forages.
Weed suppression is essential to successful no-till forage establishment.
Successful no-till seedings require that seeding be done at the proper soil moisture. The no-till drill opens a slit in the soil by a disc or narrow shovel. The seed is droped into the slit. On the other hand, when the soil is too dry it is difficult to get the no-till drill to penetrate the soil and place the seed at the proper depth. See the Penn State Agronomy Guide for more detailed information on successful no-till forage establishment.