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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of cover crops in agriculture?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of cover crops in agriculture?
- Increasing crop yields
- Enhancing biodiversity and wildlife
- Managing soil erosion
- Preventing soil fertility (correct)
What is the purpose of planting cover crops?
What is the purpose of planting cover crops?
- To increase the survival of the main crop
- To increase microbial activity in the soil
- To manage soil erosion (correct)
- To harvest them for consumption
What effect do cover crops have on nitrogen availability in the soil?
What effect do cover crops have on nitrogen availability in the soil?
- They have no effect on nitrogen availability
- They decrease nitrogen availability
- They increase nitrogen availability (correct)
- They stabilize nitrogen availability
When are cover crops typically planted in relation to the cash crop?
When are cover crops typically planted in relation to the cash crop?
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How much does cover cropping cost per acre in the United States?
How much does cover cropping cost per acre in the United States?
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