Interseeding Cover Crops Into Corn in the Intermountain West

Authors

Matt Yost, Utah State UniversityFollow
Jenae Dean, Utah State UniversityFollow
Michael Pace, Utah State UniversityFollow
Tony Richards
Andrew Wallace
Jacob Hadfield, Utah State UniversityFollow
Steven Hines
Cody Zesiger, Utah State UniversityFollow
Jody Gale, Utah State UniversityFollow
Rhonda Miller, Utah State University ExtensionFollow
Earl Creech, Utah State UniversityFollow
Matt Palmer, Utah State University ExtensionFollow

Document Type

Guide/Manual

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

1-28-2026

First Page

1

Last Page

13

Abstract

Interseeding cover crops into corn may provide many benefits, such as weed suppression, nitrogen fixation from legume covers, and, most importantly, soil cover and forage for livestock after corn harvest. It also has the potential to negatively impact corn production if competition with covers for water and nutrients is too high. The purpose of this guide is to discuss recent research and experience with interseeding cover crops in the Intermountain West.

Recommended Citation

Yost, M., Dean, J., Pace, M., Richards, T., Wallace, A., Hadfield, J., Hines, S., Zesiger, C., Gale, J., Miller, R., Creech, E., & Palmer, M. (2026). Interseeding cover crops into corn in the Intermountain West. Utah State University Extension.