Winter camelina as a relay crop in soybean system

Winter camelina as a relay crop in soybean system

Researchers are making the case for winter camelina as a viable second crop for soybean growers in the Upper Midwest.

University of Minnesota cropping systems specialist Scott Wells says winter camelina has been around for thousands of years, and his team is looking at how the oilseed might fit into a corn/soybean rotation.

“The way we see this is a compliment to soybean production systems.  Yes, the oils are complimentary between (both soybeans and camelina), but we’re farming it as if you want to grow soybeans, put some camelina out in front of it. 

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