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New cover crop information map centralizes research, farm trial data

Jan 15, 2021
Jan 15, 2021 Updated Feb 10, 2021

Cover crop info map — A new online tool provides information about cover crop research based on location.
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As interest and integration of cover crops accelerate, the industry has been challenged in its ability to provide easy to access, comprehensive information. Recently, cover crop application company GO SEED developed the Cover Crop Information Map to provide a free, centralized platform for sharing knowledge.

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