S. Corey Brubaker - NRCS State Conservation Agronomist

Corey Brubaker

corey.brubaker@ne.usda.gov
(402) 437-4164

B.S., Kansas State University, 1979, agronomy
M.S., Kansas State University, 1981, agronomy
Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1989, soil science

State Conservation Agronomist for Nebraska Natural Resource and Conservation Service since January 2005.

As State Agronomist I am responsible for maintaining the agronomic practice standards in the Field Office Technical Guide, Conservation Compliance, and providing training and guidance to field office staff on nutrient management, pest management, soil quality, and the soil erosion prediction tools (RUSLE2 & WEPS).

Testing germination of ryegrass seed
Testing germination of ryegrass seed

Can I Use or Sell Seed from my Harvested Cover Crop?

July 24, 2019
The answer to this question depends on several factors, including whether the variety is protected and federal cost-share funds were used to plant it. Depending on those answers, you may be able to sell it, but only after meeting several state regulatory requirements.

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On flood-damged fields cover crops offer benefits as a soil cover and rebuilder as well as a source of forage.
On flood-damged fields cover crops offer benefits as a soil cover and rebuilder as well as a source of forage.

NRCS Recommendations for Growing Corn as a Cover Crop

June 28, 2019
Corn is considered a cover crop species in Nebraska and can be planted into prevented planting acres and can be grazed or harvested for forage. See these NRCS recommendations for meeting guidelines when using corn as a cover crop.

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