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Cover crops could ease the shift from perennial seed to annual crops
Preliminary Canadian research suggests cover crops could help by suppressing regrowth and weeds, retaining biomass and cycling nutrients. The three-year study began in 2024 after a creeping red fescue stand was terminated with herbicide.
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Preliminary research from Canada indicates that planting cover crops may facilitate the conversion of aging perennial forage seed stands to annual crops. The cover crops are reported to suppress regrowth of the original perennial and limit weed establishment after termination. They also help retain biomass and promote nutrient cycling, potentially easing the transition process.
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