Cover crops have become increasingly popular among Indiana farmers as a way to potentially improve soil health, recycle nutrients, increase water holding capacity, and improve cropping system resilience. Although it is known that cover crops have multiple benefits, they are best viewed within a long-term perspective of improving soil health. As farmers consider cover crop adoption, having data will help to understand the time it will take before they see measurable effects on their land. The data will help prioritize where to use cover crops, and farmers will have support as they explain to landlords the benefits and the investment needed before return is expected.Key Benefactors:farmers, agronomists, ag retailers, Extension specialists
Update:refer to final report
results will be posted
The United Soybean Research Retention policy will display final reports with the project once completed but working files will be purged after three years. And financial information after seven years. All pertinent information is in the final report or if you want more information, please contact the project lead at your state soybean organization or principal investigator listed on the project.