Andrea Basche
faculty
- Assoc Professor Agronomy & Horticulture University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Work
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Influence of Cover Crop Species and Termination Time on N Release
August 1, 2023
Results of a UNL study evaluating the impact of cereal rye and hairy vetch cover crop termination times on their decomposition and nitrogen release.
Warm-season Species for Soil Health and Forage Purposes
July 27, 2023
Taking advantage of summer heat and abundant sunlight, warm-season cover crops can accumulate impressive amounts of biomass, cover bare ground quickly, suppress weeds, reduce erosion and improve soil health.
Evaluation of Diverse Cover Crops Across Nebraska: Findings from Spring-planted Cover Crops in 2022
February 23, 2023
Results from 2022 variety trial research conducted on numerous cover crop species at five UNL research stations across Nebraska.
Assessing Soil Health at the Field Scale: Putting Reference Soils and Sampling Strategies All Together
September 28, 2022
In a recently published article, UNL researchers help shed light on common questions related to using cover crops as a way to meet soil health goals.
The Impact of Cover Crop Species and Termination Time in Weed Suppression and Corn Yield
September 8, 2022
First-year results of a three-year study on weed suppression and yield results with regard to termination timing of cereal rye and hairy vetch cover crops.
Cover Crop Biomass Calculator Available for Nebraska
July 7, 2022
This new tool estimates cover crop growth with different planting and termination times across the state of Nebraska, to help producers maximize cover crop growth between fall harvest and spring planting.
Cover Crop Species Decomposition and Nitrogen Release During the Corn Growing Season
May 3, 2022
First year results in a three-year study to determine cover crop decomposition and nitrogen release throughout the growing season.
Expanding the Integrated Weed Management Toolbox: Winter Cover Crop Impacts on Weed Dynamics in Eastern and Central Nebraska
April 4, 2022
Results of a 2021 UNL study to determine cover crop impacts on weed suppression through analysis of the soil seedbank.