How Cover Crop Species & Termination Time Affect N Release

By Gustavo Pesini, Tuana Ferreira de Almeida, and Andrea Basche posted on August 7, 2023 | Posted in Soil Health, Termination

Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources: Cropwatch

While later cover crop termination in the spring can allow for more biomass accumulation, such later termination can change the C-to-N composition of the plants impacting residue decomposition. Therefore, identifying the best time for cover crop termination to provide optimal N cycling benefits can help farmers make decisions about cover crop management.

Cover Crop Residue Can Complicate Nitrogen Management in Corn

June 4, 2017 | Posted in Soil Health

But the good news, says University of Missouri Extension, is that corn is very resilient when it comes to nitrogen management, and there is time to apply nitrogen to stressed corn.

Consider Soil Moisture Before Planting Green

April 7, 2016 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Soil Health

Source: Penn State Extension

No-tillers planning on planting into living cover crops should keep an eye on the weather to ensure there’s enough moisture for the cash crop, says Penn State Extension.

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