ENRTF ID: 218-F

Project Title: Developing Cover Crop Systems for Sugarbeet Production

Category: F. Methods to Protect, Restore, and Enhance Land, Water, and Habitat

Summary: Cover crops in sugarbeet production can reduce erosion and nutrient loss from agroecosystems in West-Central and Northwest Minnesota. Developing agronomic guidelines will support growers adopting sustainable practices.

Total Project Budget: $ 300,546
Proposed Project Time Period for the Funding Requested: June 30, 2023 (3 yrs)

Name: Anna Cates
Sponsoring Organization: U of MN
Department: Department of Soil, Water, and Climate
Address: 493 Borlaug Hall, 1991 Upper Buford Circle
St. Paul MN 55108
Telephone Number: (612) 625-3135
Email catesa@umn.edu
Web Address: https://www.wrc.umn.edu/mosh

Location:
Region: Central, Northwest
County Name: Becker, Big Stone, Chippewa, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Otter Tail, Polk, Red Lake, Renville, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, Wilkin

Alternate Text for Visual: Cover crops hold soil in place, retain N and P, and add organic matter to the soil. Without cover crops, erosion transports N and P to waterways and leaves degraded soil.