Mark Licht
About Mark:
Dr. Mark Licht is an Associate Professor and Extension Cropping Systems Agronomist in the Department of Agronomy at Iowa State University. His current Extension, research and teaching program is focused on how to holistically manage cropping systems to achieve productivity, profitability and environmental goals. Research is centered around varied aspects of soybean, corn and cover crop management.
About Mark's Presentation:
Tailoring cover crops: Matching species and management to agronomic goals
Wednesday, December 3
1-1:50 p.m. and 2-2:50 p.m.
Marquette IV-VII
Cover crops offer a wide range of agronomic and environmental benefits, but realizing those benefits depends on thoughtful species selection and management tailored to specific production goals. This session will explore how to align cover crop choices with desired outcomes such as soil health, nutrient reduction, weed suppression and erosion control. We’ll examine how to evaluate species traits and functional groups to match cropping system needs, and discuss practical considerations for successful establishment, including seeding methods, timing, and termination strategies.