Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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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, particularly when the original crop persists or weeds establish after termination. Preliminary Canadian research suggests cover crops could help by suppressing regrowth and weeds, retaining biomass and cycling...

Cover crops could ease the shift from perennial seed to annual crops
Image: Phys.org
Transitioning an aging perennial forage seed stand into annual cropping can be difficult, particularly when the original crop persists or weeds establish after termination. Preliminary Canadian research suggests cover crops could help by suppressing regrowth and weeds, retaining biomass and cycling nutrients.

Originally published at Phys.org

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