Cover crops include grasses, legumes, and forbs, established for seasonal cover and other conservation purposes.
PURPOSES
- Reduce erosion from wind and water
- Increase soil organic matter content
- Capture and recycle or redistribute nutrients in the soil profile
- Promote biological nitrogen fixation and reduce energy use
- Increase biodiversity
- Suppress weeds
- Manage soil structure
- Minimize and reduce soil compaction
- Reduce pest pressure
- Encourage Pollination
