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Cover Crop Choices for Michigan

Dale Mutch and, Sieglinde Snapp (April, 2003)

Summary

Using cover crops in farming systems is not a new practice. Before the development of manufactured fertilizers, cover crops were commonly used to improve soil structure and productivity. Recent economic and environmental concerns have fueled a resurgence in cover crop use.This bulletin summarizes cover crop information from research and demonstrations conducted on farms throughout Michigan.