The use of cover crops can have a significant impact in reducing nutrient losses from fields and affecting overall nutrient availability in soils. Speakers in this session shared some of the latest research on impacts of cover crops on soil nutrients.
Cover Crops for Nutrient Management (PDF)
Dr. Joel Gruver, Western Illinois University
Cover Crops and Manure Management (PDF)
Dr. Tim Harrigan, Michigan State University
Ecosystem Benefits from Cover Crops (PDF)
Dr. Newell Kitchen, USDA-ARS Missouri
Estimating Nitrogen Release from Cover Crops and Determining Supplemental Fertilizer Rates (PDF)
Nick Andrews, Oregon State University
Presentations from the National Conference on Cover Crops and Soil Health include:
- Broadcast of Opening Sessions
- General (Plenary) Session Presentations
- Soil Health Principles
- Innovative Ways to Seed Cover Crops
- Selecting Cover Crops
- Terminating Cover Crops for Maximum Benefits
- Integrating No-Till or Strip-Till with Cover Crops
- Cover Crops as Part of an Overall Nutrient Management System
- Environmental Impacts of Cover Crops
- Grazing Cover Crops and Benefits for Livestock Operations