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Cover crops are plants grown in agricultural fields to increase system sustainability and maintain or improve productivity. Increasing the biodiversity of cropping systems and keeping the ground covered can lead to benefits such as nutrient recycling, erosion reduction, soil building, pest mitigation, etc. MSU is dedicated to understanding how cover crops best function and enhance various production systems through innovative research and extension efforts. Follow us on twitter to stay up to date on all the latest cover crop news. Use #MSUcovercrops to connect with us!
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Cover Crop Termination 2018
Published on May 8, 2018
Developing a termination strategy for cover crops is an essential part of the planning process to ensure there is no interference with the planting or management of the subsequent cash crop.
News
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Soybean cyst nematode response to liquid swine manure
Published on August 14, 2018
Hog manure decreased juvenile nematode levels in this Minnesota study.
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Timing the last irrigation application
Published on August 9, 2018
Maximizing profit and returns on resources invested can be dependent on the last irrigation application.
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Alfalfa nurse crop yields compared
Published on August 9, 2018
Yields of various nurse crops and seeding rates show significant differences. Impact on alfalfa stand remains to be measured.
