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Study Shows Cover Crops Boost Soil Microbial Life by 27%

March 5, 2020 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Phys.org

Only a fraction of conventional row crop farmers grow cover crops after harvest, but a new global analysis from the University of Illinois shows the practice can boost soil microbial abundance and diversity but termination method and tillage regime can impact results.

Tips for Managing Big Cover Crops in Wet, Cool Weather

By Mark Loux posted on May 14, 2019 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Ohio State University Extension

Managing cover crops in wet, cool weather can challenge even the most experienced growers. Read on for suggestions regarding termination of cover crops from Ohio State University.

7 Considerations for Chemically Terminating Your Cover Crop

April 7, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection

Source: Michigan State University Extension

Cover crop species and stage, weather, weeds and the following cash crop are all important factors to consider when terminating cover crops with herbicides.

Getting an Effective Cover Crop Kill

April 14, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection

Source: Penn State Extension

Most cover crops are fairly easy to control in a burndown program as long as you pay attention to detail, says Penn State Extension.

Early Cover Crop Termination Following El Niño

March 24, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Ohio State University Extension

With an earlier spring and lower soil moisture, no-tillers with cover crops that overwintered should consider terminating their cover crops earlier than usual, says Ohio State University Extension.

Cover Crop Burndown Considerations

April 2, 2013 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Penn State University Extension

Don't get too eager to kill those cover crops this spring until they are actively growing and hopefully have contributed some benefit to soil quality and the subsequent cash crop.

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