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What is the main purpose of cover crops in agriculture?
What is the main purpose of cover crops in agriculture?
- For harvesting
- For managing soil erosion and quality (correct)
- For feeding livestock
- For decoration
What is the effect of cover crops on microbial activity in the soil?
What is the effect of cover crops on microbial activity in the soil?
- It has no effect on microbial activity
- It varies depending on the type of cover crop
- It increases microbial activity (correct)
- It decreases microbial activity
When are cover crops often planted?
When are cover crops often planted?
- Whenever there is a pest infestation
- Before planting the cash crop
- After harvesting the cash crop (correct)
- During the growth of the cash crop
How do cover crops function as nurse crops?
How do cover crops function as nurse crops?
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What is the cost of cover cropping in the United States per acre?
What is the cost of cover cropping in the United States per acre?
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