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Get Started Selector Tools Species Brassicas Grasses Legumes Non-Legumes States/Provinces Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Manitoba Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska North Dakota Ohio Ontario South Dakota Wisconsin Other Resources Search for: Get Started Selector Tools Species Brassicas Grasses Legumes Non-Legumes States/Provinces Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Manitoba Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska North Dakota Ohio Ontario South Dakota Wisconsin Other Resources Search for: LEARN MORE MCCC is offering cover crop slide sets available for free use by any educator in the U.S. and can be adapted to meet local needs. CROP ADVISOR MODULES Browse Store GETTING STARTED Get access to our best recommendations for getting started with cover crops! LEARN MORE COVER CROP RECIPES We help you get started with cover crop recipes. Additional states coming soon! LEARN MORE POCKET FIELD GUIDE 3rd Edition field guide is out–now includes cover crops commonly used in mixes. LEARN MORE SELECTOR TOOLS Tools to assist in selecting cover crops for field crop and vegetable rotations. LEARN MORE About the The Midwest Cover Crop Council was first organized in 2006. Since its inception the organization has grown into a community that facilitates the sharing of cover crop knowledge within the Midwest and beyond. LEARN MORE Let Us Help You Get Started with Cover Crops Establishing cover crops remains the biggest challenge facing producers who currently use cover crops and is the second biggest barrier to cover crop adoption for non-users. There are a wide variety of options for planting and managing cover crops, and as with any cash crop, cover crops may require specific management to meet the desired goals for use. To help, we pulled together our best resources and guides for the main areas where support is needed most. Select an area below to get started! RECIPES LEARN MORE PLANTING LEARN MORE EQUIPMENT LEARN MORE MANAGEMENT LEARN MORE TERMINATION LEARN MORE Featured Articles Subscribe to the MCCC listserv to stay up to date on the best Midwest cover crop resources and events! Nebraska Cover Crop Recipe - Post Corn Silage, Going to Corn or Soybeans: Use Cereal Mix (MCCC-136) University of Nebraska Extension (G2351) Download pdf This publication is intended to provide a starting... Learn more Nebraska Cover Crop Recipe - Post Wheat, Going to Corn or Soybeans: Use Winter-Killed Mix (MCCC-137) University of Nebraska Extension (G2352) Download pdf This publication is intended to provide a starting... Learn more Indiana Cover Crop Recipe - Post Wheat, Going to Soybean or Corn: Use Oats and Radish Mix (MCCC-138) Purdue Extension (AY-368-W) Download pdf This publication is intended to provide a starting point for... Learn more South Dakota Cover Crop Recipe - Post Small Grains, Going to Soybean or Corn: Use a Cool-Season Mix (MCCC-135) Download pdf This publication is intended to provide a starting point for farmers who are... Learn more South Dakota Cover Crop Recipe - Post Corn, Going to Soybean: Use Cereal Rye MCCC-134 DOWNLOAD PDF This publication is intended to provide a starting point for farmers who are new to growing cover... Learn more Michigan Cover Crop Recipe - Post Dry Bean: Use Winter Cereal Grain (Wheat or Cereal Rye) (MCCC-132) Michigan State University Extension (CC-08) DOWNLOAD PDF This publication is intended to provide a starting... Learn more Manitoba Cover Crop Recipe - Post Small Grain, Going to Soybean: Use Cereal Rye (MCCC-133) DOWNLOAD PDF This publication is intended to provide a starting point for farmers who are... Learn more Fall Rye Cover Crops for PFP and Organic Pulse Crop Production University of Manitoba August 2004 Fall Rye Cover Crops for PFP and Organic Pulse Crop Production Source link here.... Learn more Fertilizer Replacement Value of Legume Green Manure Crops University of Manitoba August 2004 Fertilizer Replacement Value of Legume Green Manure Crops Source link here.... Learn more The Effect of Cover Crops on Nutrient Acquisition by the Main Crop Marie-Soleil Turmel - University of Manitoba June 2005 The Effect of Cover Crops on Nutrient Acquisition by the Main Crop... Learn moreSubscribe to our ListServ Sign up to receive the latest MCCC news and updates! SUBSCRIBE ABOUT The Midwest Cover Crop Council was first organized in 2006. Since its inception the organization has grown into a community that facilitates the sharing of cover crop knowledge within the Midwest and beyond. LEARN MORE MENU Get Started Selector Tools Species Brassicas Grasses Legumes Non-Legumes States/Provinces Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Manitoba Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska North Dakota Ohio Ontario South Dakota Wisconsin Other Resources CONTACT INFO MCCC General Contact Comments or questions regarding the MCCC or our website can be directed to our Program Manager. Anna Morrow annamorrow@purdue.edu 317-392-6417 LATEST RESOURCES Nebraska Cover Crop Recipe – Post Corn Silage, Going to Corn or Soybeans: Use Cereal Mix Nebraska Cover Crop Recipe – Post Wheat, Going to Corn or Soybeans: Use Winter-Killed Mix Indiana Cover Crop Recipe – Post Wheat, Going to Soybean or Corn: Use Oats and Radish Mix South Dakota Cover Crop Recipe – Post Small Grains, Going to Soybean or Corn: Use a Cool-Season Mix Thank you to our many supporters. Stay...