Editor’s note: The following was written by Anna Cates, University of Minnesota Extension soil health specialist, Liz Stahl, Extension crops educator, and Axel Garcia y Garcia, sustainable cropping systems specialist, for the Minnesota Crop News site.
Trials offer tips on cover crop seed selection
Research shows cover crops are not profitable for most farmers without cost-share payments or livestock making it a challenge to grow the practice, which can have public and agronomic benefits.





