Cover Crops: Benefits and Risks

Source: Purdue University Extension

Eileen Kladivko, professor of agronomy at Purdue University, explains both the benefits and challenges that a farmer may face when using cover crops. Farmer Dan DeSutter shares his experience with cover crops.

Length: 06:13

Year Produced: 2014

State: Indiana

Cropping Systems: Corn, Forage, Other Grains, Soybean

Tags: infiltration, nutrient recyling, Nutrient Retention, soil organic matter, water retention, yields