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Which of the following is the primary purpose of planting cover crops in agriculture?
Which of the following is the primary purpose of planting cover crops in agriculture?
- To manage soil erosion (correct)
- To control pests and diseases
- To increase crop yields
- To increase biodiversity
What is the role of cover crops in an agroecosystem?
What is the role of cover crops in an agroecosystem?
- To increase nitrogen availability in the soil
- To increase biodiversity and wildlife (correct)
- To increase crop yields
- To increase microbial activity in the soil
When are cover crops typically planted in relation to the cash crop?
When are cover crops typically planted in relation to the cash crop?
- During the same time as the cash crop
- At any time during the cash crop cycle
- After harvesting the cash crop (correct)
- Before planting the cash crop
What is the cost of cover cropping in the United States?
What is the cost of cover cropping in the United States?
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What is the role of cover crops in relation to the main crop being harvested?
What is the role of cover crops in relation to the main crop being harvested?
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