Enhancing the Sustainability of US Cropping Systems through Cover Crops and an Innovative Information and Technology Network

We are proposing a large, multi-institution project focused on various aspects of cover crops, including nutrient cycling, water, pest management. This project includes research, education, and extension components. Our role in the project will be to implement two field experiments, one investigating the impact of cover crops on soil N dynamics in corn and the other investigating the impact of cover crops on pest management. In addition, we will contribute to the development of a multi-institution online course and cover crop competition.