Agricultural Engineering/Agronomy, Central Iowa, and BioCentury Research Farms

Cereal Rye Seeding Method, Seeding Rate, and Termination Timing Trial

Authors: Mark A. Licht (Iowa State University) , Fernando Marcos (Iowa State University) , Alison E. Robertson (Iowa State University) , Jyotsna Acharya (Iowa State University)

Abstract

The use of cover crops has numerous environmental benefits. However, farmers remain hesitant to change their current production practices mainly due to cost of implementation and potential yield drag. Aiming to design best management practices (BMPs) for the adoption of cereal rye between soybean and corn cropping system, this trial was conducted to learn about the effects of different seeding methods and rates of a cereal rye cover crop, and different timings on its termination prior to corn planting.

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How to Cite: Licht, M. A. , Marcos, F. , Robertson, A. E. & Acharya, J. (2021) “Cereal Rye Seeding Method, Seeding Rate, and Termination Timing Trial”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports. 2020(1).