Considering cover crops? Research and recommendations for new growers in Minnesota

In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, we’re talking about cover crops. What should farmers who are considering growing cover crops this year be thinking about? What are some tips for getting a cover crop established in Minnesota? Should growers consider applying fertilizer to help get a cover crop established? What recent cover crop studies have U of M researchers been doing, and what have we learned from them?

Transcript

Guests:

• Anna Cates, Extension soil health specialist (St. Paul)
• Fabian Fernandez, Extension nutrient management specialist (St. Paul)
• Carl Rosen, Extension nutrient management specialist (St. Paul)
• Lizabeth Stahl, Extension crops educator (Worthington)

Additional resources:

• U of M Extension cover crops
• Minnesota Office for Soil Health
• Midwest Cover Crops Council

Upcoming events:

• SWROC cover crop field day - Aug. 18, Lamberton
• Rosholt research farm field day - Aug. 18, Westport
• Becker irrigation and nutrient management field day - Aug. 31, Sand Plain Research Farm
• Soil function field day - Sept. 9, Faribault

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