Cover Crops and Sustainable Farming

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What is the primary purpose of cover crops in agriculture?

  • To prevent soil erosion (correct)
  • To decrease microbial activity in the soil
  • To increase crop yields
  • To be harvested for profit

What is the role of cover crops in the nitrogen cycle of an agroecosystem?

  • They have no effect on nitrogen uptake
  • They reduce microbial activity
  • They decrease nitrogen availability
  • They increase microbial activity and nitrogen availability (correct)

What is the cost of cover cropping per acre in the United States?

  • $40
  • $35 (correct)
  • $25
  • $30

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