Cover Crops and Sustainable Agriculture

As part of a continuous no-till system, cover crops provide long-term soil benefits and economic returns through higher yields. The resulting increase in soil organic matter means better water infiltration and holding capacity, greater availability of nutrients, deeper rooting, and increased soil microbial activity. This book is a comprehensive reference for cover crop management, providing the economic and environmental benefits of cover crops for specific crop rotations and geographic locations. Answers are given for the major questions relating to successful cover cropping, such as how to choose cover crops for specific situations, how to plant cover crops, and how to terminate the crops.