Cover crops in nitrogen's circle of life
A circle of life-and nitrogen-is playing out in farms across the United States. And researchers are trying to get the timing right.
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Feb 14, 2018
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News tagged with cover crop
Research examines long-term economic impact of cover crops
It isn't often that researchers have the luxury to examine data from a long-term research project. While most research projects last from three to five years, scientists with the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture ...
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Feb 5, 2018
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Study may improve strategies for reducing nutrient runoff into Mississippi River
Every summer, the Gulf of Mexico is flooded with excess nitrogen and phosphorus from wastewater treatment plants and farm fields along the Mississippi River basin. And every summer, those nutrients create a "dead zone" in ...
Environment
Jan 22, 2018
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Organic grain, soybean study establishes early production recommendations
After one year of studying organic grain and soybean cropping systems, Texas A&M AgriLife scientists say they know more about what not to do moving forward.
Environment
Nov 23, 2017
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Easing the soil's temperature: Cover crops shield soil from extreme temps
Soil characteristics like organic matter content and moisture play a vital role in helping plants flourish. It turns out that soil temperature is just as important. Every plant needs a certain soil temperature to thrive. ...
Environment
Nov 8, 2017
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Cover crops provide bed and breakfast layover for migrating birds
After harvesting a corn or soybean crop, farmers may plant a cover crop for a variety of reasons—to reduce soil erosion and nutrient runoff, increase organic matter in the soil, and improve water quality. Now there's another ...
Ecology
Oct 30, 2017
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Cover crops increase destruction of weed seed in fields, shed light on predator interactions
Cover crops have been promoted for their abilities to reduce erosion and retain or enhance soil nutrients. Now there is evidence that they can significantly reduce weed seeds from entering the soil seed bank.
Ecology
Sep 28, 2017
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Researchers find cereal rye is effective at reducing Amaranthus spp. density in soybean crops
Fall-planted cover crops are often used as part of an integrated weed control program in herbicide-resistant soybean crops. But researchers writing in the journal Weed Technology say not all cover crops are equally effective ...
Ecology
Sep 15, 2017
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Saving costs with cover crops
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists have found a cost-saving strategy for cotton growers in Alabama who use cover crops.
Environment
May 2, 2017
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Cover crops may be used to mitigate and adapt to climate change
Cover crops long have been touted for their ability to reduce erosion, fix atmospheric nitrogen, reduce nitrogen leaching and improve soil health, but they also may play an important role in mitigating the effects of climate ...
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Apr 17, 2017
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