The cover crops should be managed as a part of a conservation cropping system. Soil health is a product of a combination of practices, including crop rotation, cover crops, no-till, reduced …

Cover cropping is an ancient agricultural practice used to protect soil in between crop rotations when soils would otherwise be left bare. When used effectively, cover crops can address …

Cover crops are plants grown to improve soil quality or to provide a benefit to the ecosystem. Cover crops are generally not grown with the intent to be harvested. Also known as “green …

GUIDE TO COVER CROP INITIATIVES Cover crops are an important tool for building soil health and protecting the nation’s watersheds. However, transitioning to a rotation that includes cover …

Benefits of cover crops Cover crops improve soil structure, draw up nutrients from deep in the soil, and increase soil fertility. They also suppress weeds, create habitat for beneficial insects, and …

At right, specialty crops like pumpkins benefit from the protecion cover crops provide from wind erosion. At far right, mixing cover crops, like rye, clover, and vetch, combine the weed control …

INTRODUCTION Cover crops have been promoted recently as an important tool for soil health improvement. In reality, cover crops have been utilized for many years to reduce soil and …