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Nitrogen study looks at two cover crops’ potential to reduce nitrate leaching

Nitrogen study looks at two cover crops’ potential to reduce nitrate leaching

Nitrogen study looks at two cover crops’ potential to reduce nitrate leaching

This post features a new Extension handout and Q&A with nitrogen management specialist Fabian Fernandez on his ongoing study in central Minnesota on two cover crop systems: winter rye and Kura clover living mulch. Data from 2016 to 2019 highlight some of the promises and challenges of incorporating cover crops.

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