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Why is it important to know the planting date for cover crops?

December 15, 2022 04:43 PM • 
RFD-TV News Staff, Currey McCullough

An Illinois Extension research project focuses on understanding the importance of the planting date for cover crops.

The Illinois Soybean Association explains.

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