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Daybreak March 2: Study: Cover crops, no-till reduce odds of prevent-plant

03/02/23 10:00 AM By Philip Brasher, Steve Davies, Bill Tomson, Noah Wicks, and Jacqui Fatka

A landmark use of USDA farming data shows that cover crops and no-till practices can make a significant difference in whether growers can get their crops planted in wet years.

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