The goal of this project is to evaluate the impact of five cover crop mixtures on soybean yield in a soybean-corn rotation and determining changes to soil properties over time; and to educate producers on value of cover crops through extension publications, meetings, and reports. Cover crops are utilized by more producers throughout Kansas for reduced erosion, nutrient cycling, weed suppression, reduced soil compaction, increased soil organic matter and increased biological activity. Because soybean is a legume, the impacts of nitrogen credits from a cover crop are diminished, however the other cover crop benefits need to be evaluated.
Key Benefactors:
farmers, agronomists, extension specialists