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Widespread adoption of conservation practices — including no-till and reduced-till farming, crop rotation, cover crops and federal soil conservation programs — helps keep soil anchored even during dry periods.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
This approach may extend the cover crop growing season without disrupting cash crop harvest.
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Nora Doonan,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Plant cover crops in the fall to prevent erosion, build up organic matter, and improve soil texture to help maintain moisture when the extreme temperatures arrive.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Rotating crops in a vegetable garden, planting trap crops, and breaking up insect life cycles by planting cover crops are good ways to prevent pest infestations.
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
This approach may extend the cover crop growing season without disrupting cash crop harvest.
—
Nora Doonan,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Plant cover crops in the fall to prevent erosion, build up organic matter, and improve soil texture to help maintain moisture when the extreme temperatures arrive.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Rotating crops in a vegetable garden, planting trap crops, and breaking up insect life cycles by planting cover crops are good ways to prevent pest infestations.
—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
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“Cover crop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cover%20crop. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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