SDSU extension highlights things to consider before planting cover crops in 2019

Jun 6, 2019
Jun 6, 2019

Rye cover — A producer shows growth of a rye cover crop in May. It was planted after soybean harvest the fall before.
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Cover crops may be good options for South Dakota growers unable to plant due to high waters and saturated soils.

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