www.sare.org publications cover-crop-economics an-in-depth-look-at-management-situations-where-cover-crops-pay-off-faster when-herbicide-resistant-weeds-are-a-problem When Herbicide-Resistant Weeds are a Problem In the 2016–17 National Cover Crop Survey, 59% of farmers reported having herbicide-resistant weeds on some of their fields, and that percentage is expected to continue rising. Due to the rapid spread of herbicide-resistant marestail, Palmer amaranth and waterhemp, along with other herbicide-resistant weeds, farmers are having to spend more on herbicides while often getting worse results. In some situations, entire crop fields have been […]
www.sare.org publications cover-crop-economics introduction-8 Introduction Tennessee farmer Ray Sneed plants a five-species cover crop mix to accomplish multiple management goals, in particular to control weeds and improve irrigation efficiency. Photo by Pete Nelson, AgLaunch Initiative When it comes to making the big decisions about managing a farm, whether it’s to grow a new crop, buy an expensive piece of equipment or upgrade infrastructure, […]
www.sare.org publications cover-crops-ecosystem-services cover-crop-effects-on-songbirds-and-game-birds Cover Crop Effects on Songbirds and Game Birds An overview of how cover crops support birds. Download this fact sheet. This fact sheet is part of the Ecosystem Services from Cover Crops fact sheet series. How Do Birds Use Cover Crops? Cover crops can provide important habitat throughout the year to songbirds and game birds alike. This fact sheet addresses how cover crops can […]
www.sare.org publications cover-crops-ecosystem-services cover-crop-effects-on-deer-and-other-mammalian-wildlife Cover Crop Effects on Deer and Other Mammalian Wildlife The relationship between cover crops and wildlife as both a hunting opportunity and potential pest. Download this fact sheet (PDF). This fact sheet is part of the Ecosystem Services from Cover Crops fact sheet series. Promote Wildlife with Cover Crops Cover crops are usually planted to prevent erosion and increase soil health, but they can also provide […]
www.sare.org publications cover-crops-ecosystem-services cover-crop-impacts-on-pollinators Cover Crop Impacts on Pollinators An overview of how cover crops and management practices can benefit pollinators. Download this fact sheet (PDF). This fact sheet is part of the Ecosystem Services from Cover Crops fact sheet series. Pollinators: Who They Are and What They Need Honeybees are an iconic pollinator on most farms, but they are not alone. There are actually hundreds of […]
www.sare.org publications cover-crops-ecosystem-services cover-crop-impacts-on-soil-invertebrates Cover Crop Impacts on Soil Invertebrates An overview of how cover crops affect soil invertebrates and of the benefits they provide. Download this fact sheet (PDF). This fact sheet is part of the Ecosystem Services from Cover Crops fact sheet series. What are Soil Invertebrates? Healthy soil is home to a great diversity of soil invertebrates. Over 1,000 different species may be found […]
www.sare.org publications cover-crops-ecosystem-services cover-crops-and-carbon-sequestration Cover Crops and Carbon Sequestration An overview of cover crop impacts on U.S. cropland carbon sequestration. Download this fact sheet (PDF). This fact sheet is part of the Ecosystem Services from Cover Crops fact sheet series. The Soil as a Carbon Reservoir Sequestering atmospheric carbon (CO2) in the soil helps to offset greenhouse gas emissions, such as the carbon dioxide emitted by […]
www.sare.org publications cover-crops-ecosystem-services cover-crops-at-work-increasing-soil-organic-matter Cover Crops at Work: Increasing Soil Organic Matter An overview of cover crop impacts on soil organic matter.1 Download this fact sheet (PDF). This fact sheet is part of the Ecosystem Services from Cover Crops fact sheet series. What is Soil Organic Matter? Cover Crops Increase Soil Organic Matter Soil Organic Matter is a Boon for Water Quality Summary Cover crops are a good […]
www.sare.org publications cover-crops-ecosystem-services cover-crops-at-work-increasing-infiltration Cover Crops at Work: Increasing Infiltration An overview of cover crop impacts on water infiltration to the soil.1 Download this fact sheet (PDF). This fact sheet is part of the Ecosystem Services from Cover Crops fact sheet series. Cover Crops and Infiltration Cover crops can successfully increase the infiltration of water into the soil layer. They do this by covering the ground with […]
www.sare.org publications cover-crops-ecosystem-services cover-crops-at-work-covering-the-soil-to-prevent-erosion Cover Crops at Work: Covering the Soil to Prevent Erosion An overview of cover crop impacts on soil losses from agricultural production systems.1 Download this fact sheet (PDF). This fact sheet is part of the Ecosystem Services from Cover Crops fact sheet series. Cover Crops and Erosion Cover crops can successfully decrease, or almost completely eliminate, soil loss from various production systems. They do this by: Studies […]