Cover crops have re-emerged as a possible solution to reduce nitrogen (N) loading from agricultural fields. No studies have quantified the percentage of scavenged N return from cover crop residue. Data has shown successful tracking by the decomposition of cover crop residue and estimated release of N from the residue. To address the fate of cover crop residue N following termination more definitively, this project will use 15N techniques to quantify the amount of cover crop N released to the soil; and measure the amount of cover crop residue N utilized by subsequent crops.Key Benefactors: farmers, agronomists, Extension specialists, ag retailers, applicators
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The United Soybean Research Retention policy will display final reports with the project once completed but working files will be purged after three years. And financial information after seven years. All pertinent information is in the final report or if you want more information, please contact the project lead at your state soybean organization or principal investigator listed on the project.