Growing cover crops in otherwise fallow fields can prevent erosion, improve soil health, provide forage and help control weeds. The information below can help you make informed decisions on when, where, and how to plant cover crops. We also listed other things to take into consideration when including cover crops in your farming system.
The related articles at the bottom of the page are weekly published short stories on all things cover crops and soil health.
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National Cover Crop Survey Seeks Farm Advisor Insights
October 24, 2024
Professionals who help farmers in decision-making are encouraged to share their opinions and experiences on cover crop utilization to enhance ag programs, education, research and other industry initiatives.
This Week on N Field: Tips for Control of Herbicide-resistant Palmer Amaranth in Soybean
September 27, 2024
Nebraska Extension Weed Management Specialist Amit Jhala discusses the three basic principles that producers should adopt for maximum control of this persistent weed.
This Week on N Field: Termination Time of Cereal Rye Under Planting Green in Corn
September 20, 2024
In planting green scenarios, the timing of cover crop termination is critical for avoiding impacts to crop yield while maintaining optimal weed control.
2024 Cover Crop and Soil Health Field Day Kicks Off Sept. 17
September 11, 2024
The field day will feature demos and discussion on a wide array of cover crop and soil health practices by UNL faculty and extension professionals, including a statewide study on cover crop variety selection and performance.
Nebraska Field Experiments Investigate Biochar Impact to Soil Health and Crop Yields
September 10, 2024
UNL researchers are utilizing biochar and cover crops in environmentally sensitive Nebraska soils to identify the conditions under which biochar may benefit temperate regions.