Soil Health
NRCS Soil Health
Soil health is defined as the continued capacity of soil to function as a vital living ecosystem that sustains plants, animals, and humans. Healthy soil gives us clean air and water, bountiful crops and forests, productive grazing lands, diverse wildlife, and beautiful landscapes.
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MCCC Cover Crop Decision Tool
The Cover Crop Decision Tools are an initiative by the MCCC to consolidate cover crop information by state to help farmers make cover crop selections at the county level. The information and ratings contained in the Cover Crop Decision Tool is the team consensus based on literature, research results, on-farm experience and practical knowledge.
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MCCC Cover Crop Modules
MCCC is offering cover crop slide sets available for free use by any educator in the U.S. and can be adapted to meet local needs. MCCC has presented these slide sets as live webinars, and the recordings and slide sets will be posted after each presentation.
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Iowa State Cover Crop Decision Tree
This publication provides best management recommendations for farmers and landowners getting started with conservation and water quality practices by helping select and incorporate in-field and edge-of-field conservation practices most appropriate to the decision maker’s land and preferences.
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University of Purdue Cover Crops Resources
The Agronomy Extension of Purdue University has several resources available for cover crop establishment and termination.
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Penn State Cover Crops and Herbicide Carryover Resource
Soybean Herbicides and Rotation to Cover Crops
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