Organic Cover Crop Case Study – Eric Madsen, Audobon, IA

Content Source: Organic Grain Resource and Information Network (OGRAIN)

Resource Explained

This case study profiles an organic grain farmer with 440 total acres in Audubon, IA, who has been using cover crops for 15 years, initially for erosion control on his rolling, variable soils. He favors winterkill covers like frost-sensitive alfalfa to reduce the need for spring termination tillage.

Region

Midwest

Topic

Cropping Systems

Category

Grain and Field Crops

Year Published

2022

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