Cover Crops do Double Duty: Cover and Grain

Project Type: Research and Education
Funds awarded in 2009: $174,295.73
Projected End Date: 12/31/2012
Grant Recipient: Practical Farmers of Iowa
Region: North Central
State: Minnesota
Project Coordinator:
Sarah Carlson
Practical Farmers of Iowa
Description:
For this research report, a variety of winter small grains were tested as cover crops to determine if these grains could be effective cover crops and also produce a quality grain crop.
Type:
Fact Sheet
File:
Authors:
Sarah Carlson
Amber Anderson
Target audiences:
Farmers/Ranchers; Educators; Researchers
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.