January-February 2020 issue

Volume 53, Issue 1

The commonly accepted belief of crop and soil scientists and practitioners is that the tie-up or release of N from cover crops is based largely on carbon-to-nitrogen ratios (C:N). Recent research in Wisconsin and North Dakota challenge this long-held belief. See story on page 3. Cover photo shows an experimental strip of radish cover crop planted following winter wheat, Sheboygan County, WI. Photo courtesy of Matt Ruark.