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As corn and soybeans are coming off of fields, many farmers are making plans to get cover crops onto these fields in the coming weeks.

Not only do cover crops improve soil quality and protect against leaching and nutrient runoff, but also they can make a great second crop.

A group of 25 area farmers were hosted at the Jim Skeels farm in Lisbon Sept. 17 during a meeting of the Crop Production Partners.

There are generally two ways to seed covers — in the soil and on top of the soil.

Producers who want to use the cover crops they planted last fall as supplemental feed for their livestock need to harvest these crops quickly before the plants get too mature and the feed quality declines.

WASHINGTON — A USDA scientist has found a way to encourage more growers to use cover crops by allowing cattle to graze on them.

Cover crops have been around for many years in some areas; however it is rather new to others.

Many cover crop programs, many benefits.

As a bountiful harvest empties our fields and gardens, and fills our wheelbarrows and pickup beds with fresh fruits and veggies, growers wonder what to do with the newly vacant space.

Cover crops planted in rotation with main crops can help farmers reduce erosion and replenish nutrients into the soil.