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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The 2023 conference will feature numerous discussions on soil health topics, including diversified crop rotations, interseeding cover crops, biochar and Kernza.
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First-year results of a study to assess cover crop establishment using broadcast late-season interseeding in rainfed and irrigated fields.
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Interested producers are encouraged to participate in this new UNL project, wherein researchers are interseeding cover crops into late-season corn to provide additional growth time before winter dormancy.
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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.