Cover Crop Basics Part 4: Termination

Learn all about methods for terminating cover crops with Green Cover Sales Rep Nathan Shoat. We’ll cover the pros and cons of termination methods such as tillage, herbicide, mowing/grazing, roller crimping, and frost kill. Learn about strategies for choosing the right termination method for you goals and context.

01:39 Understanding the Importance of Termination
05:32 Tillage
10:39 Herbicide
14:46 Mowing and Grazing
17:49 Roller Crimping
24:21 Frost Kill and Winter Kill
25:31 Timing and Crop Maturity
26:07 Termination Timing
26:43 Moisture Considerations
29:10 Keys to Successful Termination
32:29 Q&A

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