Saturday Short: Why Cereal Rye Is a Good First Cover Crop

Cereal rye is a popular cover crop option for farmers looking to protect soil, retain nutrients, and improve soil health between cash crops. In this Successful Farming Saturday Short, Iowa State University Extension water quality program manager Jamie Benning explains why cereal rye is a good starting point for farmers new to cover crops and the benefits it can provide in the field.

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