Cover crop is a term applied to any number of species.

• Position: NOTEWORTHY

Cover crop is a term applied to any number of species that farmers, ranchers, and landowners may plant to help manage soil erosion and fertility, preserve moisture content, and control weeds and diseases. The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research, Washington, D.C., and The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Ardmore, Okla., have launched an initiative to promote soil health through the development and adoption of new cover crops across the U.S. 'The majority of cover crops...