Estimating Fall Nitrogen Uptake by Winter Cereals

Project Type: Research and Education
Funds awarded in 2014: $143,822.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2017
Region: Northeast
State: New York
Project Leader:
Dr. Quirine Ketterings
Cornell University
Description:
This fact sheet shows the relationship between total N content in winter cereal cover crop and its above ground biomass (shoots), and also presents a step-wise method of determining total N uptake in the fall. Such assessments can guide nitrogen management.
Type:
Fact Sheet
File:
Download file (PDF)
Authors:
Zhehan Tang, Cornell University Cooperative Extension
Quirine Ketterings, Cornell University Cooperative Extension
Karl Czymmek, Cornell University Cooperative Extension
Sheryl Swink, Cornell University Cooperative Extension
Paul Cerosaletti, Cornell University Cooperative Extension
Target audiences:
Farmers/Ranchers; Educators; Researchers
Ordering info:
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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.