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 …
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Green Manure and Cover Crops for the Pacific Northwest
This publication provides description and attributes of a range of cover crops for the Pacific Northwest that could be used to support pollinator habitat and address other conservation objectives such as erosion control, nutrient management and weed suppression.…
Cover Crops Topic Room
This page provides a brief overview of cover crops and introduces the many covercrop resources available from SARE – Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education. The other publicationsintroduced on this page cover a range of topics including economics, soil health, selection, …
Managing Cover Crops Profitably
This publication is a general, but though resource for using cover crops. It includes chapters on the various roles of cover crops (ex: fertility and pest management) and including cover crops in rotations. The book provides details on many species …