Cereal rye is a go-to cover crop for many producers, including organic growers looking to avoid a chemical method of weed control. Eric Yu is a University of Minnesota Extension educator on crops ...

In addition, besides suppressing weeds, cover crops such as cereal rye contribute to reduced soil erosion, increased soil organic matter, and improved biological soil health. The newly reported ...

To test this overall objective the following sub-objectives will be assessed using field experiments: Determine the effect of fall rye cover crop and mechanical weed control on weed control and yield ...