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Farmers can also plant cover crops, such as grasses or legumes, or rotate the crops grown in each field yearly, which can improve nutrients and organic matter in soil.
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Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
These cover crops are planted in the fall prior to growing beans and cut down just prior to sowing bean seeds.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Clover, hairy vetch, and mustard aren’t the only cover crops that can be used to cover empty soil and replenish soil nutrients.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2026
Anderson’s extensive use of multi-species cover crops plays a vital role in improving soil health, reducing erosion and retaining moisture.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 6 Apr. 2026
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Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
These cover crops are planted in the fall prior to growing beans and cut down just prior to sowing bean seeds.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Clover, hairy vetch, and mustard aren’t the only cover crops that can be used to cover empty soil and replenish soil nutrients.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2026
Anderson’s extensive use of multi-species cover crops plays a vital role in improving soil health, reducing erosion and retaining moisture.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 6 Apr. 2026
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“Cover crop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cover%20crop. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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