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Weed Control via Cover Crops

Cover crops can suppress weeds and complement other integrated weed management tactics to fight herbicide resistant weeds. These plots compared 7 cover crop treatments for weed control.

Treatment list (from West to East):

  1. Rye (50 lbs/ac)
  2. Hairy vetch (20 lbs/ac)
  3. Winter wheat (50 lbs/ac)
  4. Crimson clover (20 lbs/ac)
  5. Winter pea (50 lbs/ac)
  6. Oats and radish (30 lbs/ac)
  7. Canola (4 lbs/ac)

For more information on weed management, visit u.osu.edu/osuweeds/ or contact State Specialist Dr. Alyssa Essman at essman.42@osu.edu.