WASHINGTON, D.C. (RFD News) — More farmers are using cover crops, and many say they plan to continue the practice.
This year’s National Cover Crop Report surveyed more than 650 farmers across 46 states. Farmers using cover crops planted an average of nearly 400 acres this year and expect to plant even more next year.
More than 73% of farmers who have not used cover crops said they would consider trying them.
Farmers also reported benefits including better weed control, opportunities to graze livestock and average yield gains of 3.5 bushels per acre for corn and around 1.5 bushels for soybeans.
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