Interseeding Cover Crops Into Corn in the Intermountain West

Matt A. Yost; Jenae Dean; Michael Pace; Tony Richards; Andrew Wallace; Jacob Hadfield; Steven Hines; Cody Zesiger; Jody Gale; Rhonda Miller; Earl Creech; Matt D. Palmer

Interseeding Cover Crops Into Corn in the Intermountain West

Digital Commons - USU (Utah State University) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Matt A. Yost, Jenae Dean, Michael Pace, Tony Richards, Andrew Wallace, Jacob Hadfield, Steven Hines, Cody Zesiger, Jody Gale, Rhonda Miller, Earl Creech, Matt D. Palmer

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Abstract

Interseeding cover crops into corn may provide many benefits, such as weed suppression, nitrogen fixation from legume covers, and, most importantly, soil cover and forage for livestock after corn harvest. It also has the potential to negatively impact corn production if competition with covers for water and nutrients is too high. The purpose of this guide is to discuss recent research and experience with interseeding cover crops in the Intermountain West.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Agronomic Practices and Intercropping Systems Soil Management and Crop Yield Crop Yield and Soil Fertility

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Journal / source: Digital Commons - USU (Utah State University)
Publication date: 28 January 2026