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What is the primary purpose of cover crops in agriculture?
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?
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?
What is the cost of cover cropping per acre in the United States?
- $40
- $35 (correct)
- $25
- $30
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