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University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

Cover crops may be less effective in future climates

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In a new study, University of Illinois researchers forecasted the effects of Illinois climate change, finding a decline in corn yield, an increase in nitrate losses, and a decrease in the efficiency of cover crops to reduce those losses. The researchers say additional best management practices will be needed to reduce nitrate losses in the future.

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Lauren Quinn, University of Illinois

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