Missouri

Missouri’s climate, topography and cropping mix historically has made its crop ground susceptible to excessive amounts of soil erosion.  Additionally, much of Missouri’s soils have limited top soil depth, resulting in many areas experiencing over 50% topsoil loss.  University of Missouri Extension efforts are focusing on cover crops to:

  • Provide erosion control on rolling fields following soybeans.
  • Provide grazing opportunities for the number two cow herd in the U.S.
  • Improve degraded soil organic matter in many of the state’s soils.
  • Determine best management practices of cover crops prior to corn.
  • Attempt to improve infiltration in poorly drained clay pan soils.

These efforts are being conducted through collaborative efforts of the University of Missouri, NRCS the local SWCD’s and state cover crop cost share programs.


Cover Crop Recipes

RECIPE – POST CORN, GOING TO SOYBEAN: USE CEREAL RYE

Planting a cover crop ahead of a soybean cash crop is often the easiest way to introduce cover crops into your rotation.

RECIPE – POST SOYBEAN, GOING TO CORN: USE OATS/RADISH OR OATS/CRIMSON CLOVER

The following recipe provides an introductory approach to integrating a cover crop into a soybean-corn rotation.


Additional Resources

Various agencies provide cover crop services at a local level. These resources can help with technical support and answer questions from a local perspective at no cost.

Feel free to contact your MCCC state representative for local questions and recommendations. Your MCCC state representative's contact information can be found on the State Contacts tab.

MCCC STATE CONTACT

Extension Professional & Regional Agricultural Engineering Specialist
University Of Missouri Extension
Lincoln County Extension Center
880 West College
Troy, Mo 63379
Phone: 636-528-4613
Email: Ellisce@Missouri.Edu

OTHER CONTACTS

Bethany Wohrley
Cover Crop Education Specialist
Centre For Regenerative Agriculture
University Of Missouri
Wohrleyb@Missouri.Edu


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