Education Cover Crops and Nutrients

1. Adapted from Gallagher, Penn State 2007 Time Early (May 4) Middle (May 15) Late (May 31) 2008 Early (May 1) Middle (May 14) Late (May 29)Hairy Vetch lbs/acre %N N lbs/acre…

Education Overview of Cover Crops in Relation to Soil and Nutrients

1. LONG TERM PASTURETILLED IN A CORN/SOYBEAN/WHEAT ROTATION 2. Loss of Organic Matter  Soil structure Soil microbial biomassRelease of CO2Soil ErosionWhy…