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):
- Rye (50 lbs/ac)
- Hairy vetch (20 lbs/ac)
- Winter wheat (50 lbs/ac)
- Crimson clover (20 lbs/ac)
- Winter pea (50 lbs/ac)
- Oats and radish (30 lbs/ac)
- 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.