Red clover, when interseeded (or frost-seeded) with winter wheat offers potential for economic return in the form of N credits, rotational yield bump and the potential for harvest as forage,
Crop residues are potential biofuel feedstocks, but residue removal may reduce soil carbon (C). The inclusion ofa cover crop in a corn bioenergy system could provide additional biomass, mitigating the
Spring-planted green manure cover crops may provide a nitrogen (N) benefit to a subsequent sweet corn (Zea mays L.) crop, but spring growth and lack of consistent benefits documented in
Incorporating leguminous cover crops into vegetable rotations is known to improve soil quality and increase nitrogen availability to subsequent crops but it can be difficult for small vegetable growers to
Orchardists in Washington are experimenting with growing legumes in orchards to produce a sustainable source of nitrogen. This practice was common prior to the availability of commercial fertilizer, and is
Grain farmers of Spokane and Lincoln Counties, WA, want to improve soil health on their land without compromising cash crops that are proven for this area, which depends heavily on
Cover crops provide environmental and economic benefits to agricultural systems- reducing soil erosion, increasing soil organic matter, managing soil moisture, controlling weeds, increasing biodiversity, cycling nutrients, and increasing water infiltration.
Cover crop benefits include nitrogen accumulation and retention, weed suppression, organic matter maintenance, and reduced erosion. Organic farmers need region-specific information on winter cover crop performance to effectively integrate cover
Cover crops have the potential to provide many soil health and crop production benefits, but their success depends upon selection and use of species and varieties adapted to the local
Multispecies cover cropping has become popular in recent years because of the multiple ecosystem benefits compared with single or double species cover cropping. However, scientific studies on the effects of
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