Timing of cover crop termination can determine soil nitrogen levels and ease of establishing a following cash crop. Termination approach can also affect the success of weed control in the cash crop system. This session delved into various cover crop termination strategies, including considerations for the use of herbicides, roller crimper and other termination options.
Mike Plumer, Illinois Council on Best Management Practices (PDF)
Steve Groff, Pennsylvania farmer and Cover Crop Solutions (PDF)
Jeff Moyer, Rodale Institute (PDF)
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