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.… Read the rest
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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, rotations and management. … Read the rest
Cover Crops and Nutrient Management in Vegetables
Nick Andrews, Oregon State University This project has three major objectives: 1) improve cover crop selection and management, 2) support nutrient management decisions on vegetable farms, and 3) enhance cover crop and nutrient management outreach and networking among farmers in the Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District. We are working with five farms in year … Continue reading Cover Crops and Nutrient Management in Vegetables … Read the rest
Pacific Northwest Cover Crop Selection Tool
This tool was developed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service to help farmers and conservation planners in Idaho, Oregon and Washington select cover crop species adapted to their climate, soils and cover cropping goals. Cover_crop_selection_tool_instructions_3-23-16-1Download… Read the rest