Read the report here. Plant Materials Centers in Bridger, MT, Bismarck, ND and the Upper Colorado Environmental Plant Center, Meeker, CO conducted a 2-year evaluation of over 50 commercially available varieties of black oats, black seeded oats, cereal rye, crimson …
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USDA NRCS Evaluation of Cool Season Cover Crops in the Southwest Region
Read the report here. Plant Materials Centers (PMCs) in Tucson, AZ, Lockeford, CA, Meeker CO, Los Lunas, NM and Fallon, NV conducted a 2-year evaluation of 56 commercially available varieties of black oats, black seeded oats, cereal rye, crimson clover, …
USDA NRCS Evaluation of Cool Season Cover Crops in the Northwest
Read the report here. Plant Materials Centers (PMCs) in Aberdeen, ID, Corvallis, OR, and Pullman, WA conducted a 2-year evaluation of 56 commercially available varieties of cereal rye, hairy vetch, crimson clover, red clover, winter/field pea, black oats, black seeded …
Cover Crop Performance and Adaptation Trials at NRCS Plant Materials Centers
The information from this resource contains reports and technical information related to the performance and adaptation of cover crops in different part of the Unites States. Farmers rely on the latest crop variety trials to make informed decisions on planting …
Cover Crop Seed Vendors for Western States
This list of cover crop seed vendors was updated in 2018 by the NRCS West National Technology Support Center and Plant Materials Program.…
Soil Nitrate Testing for Willamette Valley Vegetable Production (2019) EM9221
This publication describes how to use in-season soil nitrate testing to adjust sidedress N fertilizer application rate to match crop N requirements. Data to support our recommendations comes from field trials conducted in the Willamette Valley for vegetable crops produced …
Irrigated Warm Season Cover Crops for Western Oregon
Cover crop use is increasing in the Pacific Northwest, but information is not readily available on the growth potential, biomass production, adaptability, and bloom period of warm season cover crop species and/or varieties for this region. A study was conducted …
Oregon State University Cover Crop Calculator and User Guide
This free online tool compares the nutrient value and cost of cover crops, organic and synthetic fertilizers and compost. Use this Calculator to develop well balanced and cost effective nutrient management programs for your farm. Developed by Nick Andrews, Dan …
Legume Cover in Orchard Drive Alleys
This publication evaluates a broad spectrum of legume species and cultivars for their ability to thrive in an orchard environment and provide a significant nitrogen contribution.…
The Pasture Project
This webinar, featuring Dr. Kris Nichols, focuses on cover crops and grazing as ways to stimulate carbon flow to soil biology, and how using these practices can build resilience to weather, pest and disease issues, and increase overall profitability. https://youtu.be/wG4cS_p9fbE…