Organic Cover Crop Case Study – Scott Shriver, Jefferson, IA
Content Source: Organic Grain Resource and Information Network (OGRAIN)
Resource Explained
This case study profiles an organic grain farmer with nearly 2,000 certified acres in Jefferson, IA, who has been using cover crops since 2000, primarily rye, clover, and buckwheat, to improve soil health through increased organic matter, better tilth, erosion reduction, and weed suppression.
Region
Midwest
Topic
Cropping Systems
Category
Grain and Field Crops
Year Published
2022
