Cover crops could ease the shift from perennial seed to annual crops

Transitioning an aging perennial forage seed stand into annual cropping can be difficult, especially when the original crop persists or weeds establish after termination. Phys.org reports that preliminary Canadian research suggests cover crops may ease this shift by suppressing regrowth and weeds, while retaining biomass and cycling nutrients. The study points to cover crops as a possible way to help farmers manage the transition.

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