cover crops and weed suppression

Cover Crops Can Help with Weeds in Vegetable Crops

December 11, 2020 | Posted in Termination

Source: Herald-Whig

Most vegetable legume growers have yet to adopt cover crops due to the potential for reduced germination and yield in thick residue. But a new study from the University of Illinois and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service shows early-terminated rye could be a promising part of an integrated weed management program for some vegetable legumes, including edamame. Read more in this article from the Herald-Whig (Quincy, IL).

Cover Crop Solves Weed Problems

November 20, 2020 | Posted in Termination

Source: University of Illinois

For vegetable growers, weeds can mean lost income from reduced yield and foreign plant matter contaminating the harvest. But for many crops, particularly vegetable legumes, weed management options are very limited. Read more in this press release from the University of Illinois.

Can Horseweed be Suppressed by Cover Crops?

November 6, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Morning Ag Clips

Horseweed is considered one of the most troublesome weeds in the United States and Canada – able to produce devastating losses in both corn and soybean yields when left uncontrolled. Populations of herbicide-resistant horseweed are now found in 18 countries, and many are resistant to multiple herbicide sites of action. Read more in this article from Morning Ag Clips.

[Video] Plan Ahead for Next Spring's Cover Crops

September 17, 2020 | Posted in Grazing

Cover crops planted in late spring/early summer can help with nitrogen production and weed suppression. In this video from University of Arkansas Extension, find out which cover crop species are best suited for spring/summer planting.

Cover Crops Can Help with Weed Suppression

September 16, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Hays Post

It has been a very challenging summer when it comes to controlling weeds in fallow and wheat stubble fields. While timely rains have been great for fall crops, they have made staying ahead of the weeds very difficult. Read more in this article from the Hays Post (Hays, KS).

New Research Explores Impact of Cover Crop Residue on Weed Control

June 8, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-04/cup-nre042320.php

Cover crops have a well-documented role to play in suppressing troublesome weeds. But what happens as those cover crops degrade? Read more in this article from the Weed Science journal.

5 ‘Laughable’ Reasons for Not Planting Covers

By Sarah Hill posted on September 16, 2019

Growing cover crops is not a one-size-fits-all practice. However, the practice does offer numerous benefits to all different types of growers. Here is some food for thought on how cover crops best fit for your operation, according to Keith Berns with Green Cover Seed.

Finding the Silver Bullet: A Cover Crop That Suppresses Weeds & Supports Pollinators

A researcher from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale sought to find a cover crop that was an effective weed suppressor, but also supported floral resources for beneficial insects.

June 19, 2019 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: Southern Illinois University

Farmers are always talking about weeds. Whether it is through herbicides, cover crops, irrigation or no-till, the conversation usually focuses on key ways to suppress and reduce weeds from taking up valuable landscape.