1. Cover Crop Function and Management Optimization for Semiarid West Texas Cropping Systems

Water-use is a primary concern preventing integration of cover crops in dry climates. Recent research has demonstrated that  adequate cover crop residue (with optimal termination timing) is more likely to improve soil water dynamics for the subsequent crop. Regarding cover crop function in West Texas, wheat stubbles as a fallow may offer a cheap and effective solution to prevent wind erosion and facilitate water storage in soil profile. Optimum management practices are likely different though... T. Hussain, R. Noland, R. Matschek, . Delaune, E. Kimura , J. Muir