Dr. Kip Balkcom

Research Agronomist|USDA-ARS National Soil Dynamics Laboratory

2023 Abstract - COVER CROP MANAGEMENT FACTORS IN A PEANUT/COTTON ROTATION: Cover crops are a critical component of conservation systems and when combined with conservation tillage can provide benefits to southeastern soils. Unfortunately, cover crops are not free and require time and labor to plant and properly manage to maximize benefits associated with them. Cover crop management considerations with respect to a cotton/peanut rotation will be discussed to enhance return on invest and associated benefits from cover crops.