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Cover Crops
How do I terminate a cover crop before planting corn?
Terminate cover crops 2-3 weeks before corn planting using one of: glyphosate herbicide (most common), roller-crimping at flowering (organic option), tillage (least preferred — destroys structure), or mowing followed by tillage. Terminate at least 14 days before planting to avoid nitrogen tie-up from decomposing residue.
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