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Cover Crops
Cover crops are a critical component of profitable and sustainable cropping systems. Cover crops can help to improve soil health, manage nutrients, suppress weeds, protect water quality, boost crop yields, build soil resilience, and much more.
- The Northeast Cover Crops Council website has a wealth of resources about using cover crops in the Northeast, including a Cover Crop Selector Tool which can help farmers choose which cover crop species can best help them meet their cover crop goals. Check them out at northeastcovercrops.com.
Manure Injection
Manure injection captures manure under the soil surface, reducing risk of runoff. Considering investing in a manure injector? Make sure you get one that will work for you! Think about asking your dealer some of the questions outlined in this sheet: Manure Injector Considerations
No-Till Pasture/Hayland Renovation
No-till renovation practices can help improve the productivity and quality of pasture/hayland, while promoting soil health, water quality, and field resilience.
- Check out VAAFM’s guide to renovating pastures/haylands with no-till drill seeding and frost seeding methods below.
