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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.​

US

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.

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CRIMSON CLOVER

HAIRY VETCH

WINTER PEA

Events

  • Cover Crop Breeding Field Walk - Freeville, NY
    Multiple Dates
    Cover Crop Breeding Field Walk - Freeville, NY
    Tue, Apr 25
    Freeville
    Apr 25, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Freeville, 133 Fall Creek Rd, Freeville, NY 13068, USA
    Join us for a field walk to see what's new and next in winter cover crops! Tour variety trials, planting date trials, seeding rate trials, and breeding nurseries for cereal rye, winter pea, hairy vetch, and crimson clover. RSVP's are helpful but not required -- if you're free, come join us!
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