Winter rye provides benefits as a preceding cover crop for dry bean

  • Winter rye as a cover crop can reduce soil erosion, supplement weed management, utilize excess soil moisture and increase long-term soil productivity. (NDSU photo)
    Winter rye as a cover crop can reduce soil erosion, supplement weed management, utilize excess soil moisture and increase long-term soil productivity. (NDSU photo)

    Properly managed winter rye provides benefits prior to dry bean production.

    By NDSU Extension A recent study by North Dakota State University researchers at the Carrington Research Extension Center helps farmers determine strategy for growing winter rye as preceding cover crop for dry bean.

    “If dry bean is planned for 2023 following this year’s small grain, an excellent cover crop option that will p…