Long-term Benefits of Cover Crops and Crop Rotation

Project Overview

FNC97-196
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 1997: $4,818.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2000
Region: North Central
State: Illinois
Project Coordinator:

Annual Reports

Commodities

  • Agronomic: corn, oats, rye, soybeans, wheat

Practices

  • Crop Production: cover crops, application rate management, ridge tillage, terraces
  • Education and Training: demonstration
  • Production Systems: general crop production
  • Soil Management: organic matter, soil quality/health
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