THE COVER CROP BREEDING NETWORK

Delivering the varieties that farmers need across America

ABOUT

We develop new cover crop varieties to boost the profitability of farms and protect the environment. Across the United States, our team selects for winter hardiness, early vigor, high biomass, disease resistance, flowering time, seed yield, pod retention, and soft seed.

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PEOPLE

A team of breeders, farmers, extensionists, technicians, post-docs, and graduate students from more than 5 institutions.

PUBLICATIONS

We strive to make new knowledge accessible to everyone

LOCATIONS

We are present in more than 15 states. Click to learn more about what happens where.

CRIMSON CLOVER

HAIRY VETCH

WINTER PEA

Events

Multiple Dates
2024 Cover Crop Breeding Field Walk
Wed, May 01
Freeville
May 01, 2024, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Freeville, 133 Fall Creek Rd, Freeville, NY 13068, USA
May 01, 2024, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Freeville, 133 Fall Creek Rd, Freeville, NY 13068, USA
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Spring Cover Crop Research Update
Fri, May 03
Prairie du Sac
May 03, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
Prairie du Sac, S8046 US-12, Prairie du Sac, WI 53578, USA
May 03, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
Prairie du Sac, S8046 US-12, Prairie du Sac, WI 53578, USA
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