Benefits
- Increased Yields - Improved Soil Fertility - Erosion control - Weed control - Insect control - Reduce compaction - Biodiversity - Increase water retention |
Management
There are many factors to considering when determining if cover crops are a fit for your farming practices. What are your goals? - N management - Soil retention - Supplemental Grazing - Compaction - Termination of crop - Tillage - Herbicide - Grazing then tillage - Winter kill |
Helpful Websites & Sources
Midwest Cover Crop Council Illinois Department of Agriculture MCCC Decision Tool Mike Plumer Cover Crop Presentation Your local SWCD, many have programs for cover crop practices. |
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