Soil Health with Cover Crops

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A producer in Stanly County, North Carolina roles down a cover crop just minutes before planting corn. The ”blanket like” results of rolling provide season-long weed protection, moisture retention, and food for soil microbes.

 

Photographer: NRCS photo

State: North Carolina

 

Learn more at the "Soil Health | NRCS" web site:

www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/soils/health

 

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