It can be difficult to find information on which herbicide(s) to use or avoid for certain cover crops, especially when planning to use the cover crop for forage or feed
Researchers at UNL are working on a new study funded by the Nebraska Corn Board and Nebraska Soybean Board to investigate the effects of integrating cover crops into soybean and
We summarized the current state of knowledge of CC e ects on soil C stocks, soil erosion, physical properties, soil water, nutrients, microbial properties, weed control, crop yields, expanded uses,
The purpose of this study was to better understand N management of corn following cover crops. Nitrogen was applied as urea broadcast at V6 at four rates: 0, 100, 175,
Organic no-till (NT) management strategies generally employ high-residue cover crops that act as weed-suppressing mulch. In temperate, humid regions such as the mid-Atlantic USA, high-residue winter cover crops can hinder
Like winter cover crops, summer cover crops reduce soil erosion, scavenge nutrients, and help build soil organic matter. Summer cover crops can also be an important tool for fighting weeds,
• Extending and diversifying a crop rotation to include a small grain presents farmers with the opportunity to also include a forage legume that could possibly reduce the need for
While maximizing the benefits of cover crops requires extending their growing period, prolonging growth and delaying termination beyond the date of soybean emergence is not allowed under federal crop insurance
While maximizing the benefits of cover crops requires extending their growing period, prolonging growth and delaying termination beyond the date of soybean emergence is not allowed under federal crop insurance
While maximizing the benefits of cover crops requires extending their growing period, prolonging growth and delaying termination beyond the date of soybean emergence is not allowed under federal crop insurance
Chemical fallow is a widely adopted agronomic technique in the low precipitation dryland cropping systems of the Western U.S., including the Inland Pacific Northwest, as a risk management tool. Besides
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS LEGUME COVER CROP TRIAL EWING DEMONSTRATION CENTER 2015-16
Updated: 6/3/2021 Rick Clark, 5th generation farmer has been using cover crops for over 10 years on his 7,000 acre family farm. 1,200 of Clark Land and Cattle is certified
Increasing plant diversity in agroecosystems with cover crops has been a successful strategy to augment ecosystem services from agriculture, and increasing diversity of cover crops may provide even greater benefits.
Spring-planted green manure cover crops may provide a nitrogen (N) benefit to a subsequent sweet corn (Zea mays L.) crop, but spring growth and lack of consistent benefits documented in
Trial conducted in Wisconsin examining the pros and cons of Red Clover, Cereal Rye and Radish
Cover crops provide environmental and economic benefits to agricultural systems- reducing soil erosion, increasing soil organic matter, managing soil moisture, controlling weeds, increasing biodiversity, cycling nutrients, and increasing water infiltration.
Boosting and maintaining soil health can provide a multitude of benefits to the farming operation. Cover cropping is a strategy that can be used to improve soil health. Cover cropping
Boosting and maintaining soil health can provide a multitude of benefits to the farming operation. Cover cropping is a strategy that can be used to improve soil health. Cover cropping
Boosting and maintaining soil health can provide a multitude of benefits to the farming operation. Cover cropping is a strategy that can be used to improve soil health. Cover cropping
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