An Eastern Illinois farmer says the less-desirable soil types on his farm have done a complete 180 since he started using cover crops.
David Olson says they have also helped crop health and yield.
“In just as little as 2-4 years you’re seeing a huge difference in the soil structure, the soil aggregate stability, the water infiltration in the soil,” he says.
But, he tells Brownfield adopting reduced tillage practices and cover crops hasn’t always been easy.
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