Cover Crops

Cover Crop Summit, August 2, 2006 — by Sagra — last modified July 31, 2006 08:46 AM

PowerPoint summary of research presented at the 2006 Cover Crop Summit

Winter Cover Crops in Illinois: Evaluation of Ecophysiological Characteristics of Corn — by Dan Anderson — last modified July 28, 2006 07:46 AM

Fernando E. Miguez and German A. Bollero, 2006

Cropping system and nitrogen dynamics under a cereal winter cover crop — by Dan Anderson — last modified July 27, 2006 05:17 PM

S.M. Crandall, M.L. Ruffo & G.A. Bollero , 2005

Soybean Yield as Affected by Biomass and Nitrogen Uptake of Cereal Rye in Winter — by Dan Anderson — last modified July 27, 2006 05:15 PM

Matı´as L. Ruffo, Donald G. Bullock, and Germa´n A. Bollero, 2004

Assessment of Genetic Variation in Hairy Vetch Using Canonical Discriminant Analysis — by Dan Anderson — last modified July 27, 2006 05:13 PM

Kathleen M. Yeater, German A. Bollero,* Donald G. Bullock, A. Lane Rayburn, and Sandra Rodriguez-Zas, 2004

Annual Ryegrass: A Primer for Illinois Growers — by Carol Elder — last modified June 29, 2006 04:42 PM

 

Ryegrass As a Soybean Cover Crop — by Carol Elder — last modified November 29, 2005 03:43 PM

Research to compare weed control and yield in soybeans with ryegrass cover crops in different row widths. Economic benefits also reported.

The Use of Cover Crops in Vegetable Production — by Carol Elder — last modified November 29, 2005 03:42 PM

 

Ryegrass Management — by Carol Elder — last modified November 29, 2005 03:42 PM

Guidelines on using rygrass as a cover crop.

Herbicides for Annual Ryegrass Control — by Carol Elder — last modified November 29, 2005 03:36 PM

Results of field studies conducted to determine the efficacy of different herbicides on the control of annual ryegrass in row crop production.

Management of Rye Used as a Winter Cover Crop — by Carol Elder — last modified November 29, 2005 03:36 PM

Research findings on use of rye as a winter cover crop.

Overview of Cover Crops and Green Manures — by Carol Elder — last modified November 29, 2005 03:37 PM

This Overview of Cover Crops and Green Manures from Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas (ATTRA) summarizes the principal uses and benefits of these crops. It addresses several management issues, including: vegetation management, limitations of cover crops, the use of cover crops in crop rotations, the use of cover crops in pest management; as well as the economics of cover crops. ATTRA also includes a selection of print and web resources.

Managing Cover Crops Profitably, 2nd Edition — by Carol Elder — last modified November 29, 2005 03:37 PM

Handbook published by Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN), the communications and outreach arm of the USDA's Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program.

UC SAREP Cover Crop Resource Page — by Carol Elder — last modified November 29, 2005 03:37 PM

Numerous cover crop resources compiled by the University of California Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (UC SAREP). Many are general cover crop resources also applicable to the Midwest. In particular, the Cover Crop Database offers information on the general characteristics, as well as the agronomic and environmental contributions of individual cover crops.

Biomass, Nitrogen and Carbon Decomposition of Winter Cover Crops — by Carol Elder — last modified November 29, 2005 03:36 PM

Research findings on residue decomposition of winter cover crops.

Soil N Dynamics Under Cropping Systems Including Winter Cover Crops — by Carol Elder — last modified November 29, 2005 03:36 PM

Research findings on the effects of winter cover crops on soil nitrogen.