The Basics of Cover Crops

Source: Purdue University Extension

Cover crops have numerous benefits on a farm, and many people are beginning to incorporate them into their operation. Farmer Mike Yoder explains how he uses cover crops on his farm, while Eileen Kladivko, an agronomy professor at Purdue, and Kenneth Eck, an Extension Educator in Indiana, provide more information on using cover crops.

Length: 05:09

Year Produced: 2013

State: Indiana

Cropping Systems: Corn, Dairy

Tags: Erosion Control, nutrient cycling, pest control, water quality