2017
Implementation of cover crops in Nebraska corn and soybean cropping systems
Contributor/Checkoff:
Category:
Sustainable Production
Keywords:
Field management Nutrient managementSoil healthTillageYield trials
Lead Principal Investigator:
Roger Elmore, University of Nebraska
Co-Principal Investigators:
Project Code:
1709
Contributing Organization (Checkoff):
Leveraged Funding (Non-Checkoff):
Nebraska Corn Board - $100,000
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Brief Project Summary:

We intend to explore corn-soybean production systems that incorporate
sustainable practices for growing and managing crops across Nebraska. Our main objective is to provide baseline research and recommendations on cover crop establishment with soybean & corn systems for both irrigated and rain-fed conditions. We also intend to determine how to successfully establish cover crops, and if there are measureable benefits once the cover crop is established in terms of soil quality , crop
yield, and profit. We intend to assist NRCS staff and Nebraska farmers interested in better understanding how to develop sustainable approaches that support erosion control, soil health, diversified systems...

Unique Keywords:
#crop management systems
Information And Results
Final Project Results

Updated April 24, 2018:

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