Grazing of cover crops (CCs) by cattle could provide supplemental forage and additional revenue to offset grain yield losses when CCs are grown in semiarid rainfed cropping systems. However, grazing reduce the amount residue retained on soil surface subsequently affect physical chemical properties. This study evaluated effects bulk density, aggregate stability, properties using samples collecte...

This publication aims to help growers and researchers understand the role of cover crops in improving soil health. The document provides recommendations on managing describes benefits growing crops. Written by R. Seepaul, S. George, J. Love, D. W. Wright, C. Mackowiak, A. Blount, published UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, revised January 2023.

Brassica cover crops are new to the mid-Atlantic region, and limited information is available on their N uptake capabilities for effective N conservation. Forage radish (Raphanus sativus L. cv. Daikon), oilseed radish (Raphanus sativus L. cv. Adagio), and rape (Brassica napus L. cv. Dwarf Essex) were compared with rye (Secale cereale L. cv. Wheeler), a popular cover crop in the region, with reg...

Today, planting winter cover crops to reduce herbicide is high considered. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of barley grass cover crop on control weed of flix weld (Descurainia Sophia). This experiment was conducted at agricultural farm of Rezvan Junior College in kerman provinces (latitude 25 55 / N, longitude 53 26 / E , altitude 1755m) from September 2010 to April 2011. A ...

Identifying more cost effective and perceived environmentally friendly techniques for cover crop management can increase their use. This study was conducted to determine the effectiveness and economic viability of using a mechanical rollercrimper as an alternativekillmethod for cover crops. Three cover crops, rye (Secale cereale L.), wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), and black oat (Avena strigosa S...

Cover crops are a major focus of conservation agriculture efforts because they can provide soil cover and increase nutrient availability after their mineralization in cropping systems. To evaluate the effect of residue type and placement on rate of decomposition and carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) mineralization, residues from two food crops, maize (Zea mays L.) and common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris ...