Date: October 30, 2017
Source: University of Illinois College of
Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
After harvesting a corn or
soybean crop, farmers may plant a cover crop for a variety of reasons -- to
reduce soil erosion and nutrient runoff, increase organic matter in the soil,
and improve water quality. Now there's another reason. University of Illinois
research shows that migratory birds prefer to rest and refuel in fields with
cover crops.
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