Idaho SEED Podcast by University of Idaho

Planting Between the Rows: A Novel Approach to Cover Crops in Corn

University of Idaho Extension

In this episode of Idaho Seed Podcasts, we explore how interseeding cover crops into corn stacks up against traditional row structures. Based on recent research and Extension trials conducted in Idaho, this episode looks at the potential benefits and challenges of this practice, especially in systems focused on soil health and sustainability.

We cover:

  • What interseeding is and why farmers are trying it in corn
  • The difference between traditional and widened row spacings
  • How row structure impacts sunlight, competition, and cover crop establishment
  • Key findings on yield, soil health, and cover crop biomass
  • When and where interseeding makes the most sense for Idaho growers

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