Cost-Share Practice
Cropland Protective Cover
Cover Crop…
a close growing crop that temporarily protects the soil when crop residues
are not adequate.
How it works:
Crops including cereal rye, oats and winter wheat are planted to temporarily
protect the ground from wind and water erosion during times cropland isn’t
adequately protected against soil erosion.
How it helps:
Cover crops keep ground covered, add organic matter to the soil, trap nutrients,
improve soil tilth and reduce weed competition.
Excerpts from “Conservation Choices”, a
USDA – NRCS publication.
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Livingston County Soil and Water Conservation District
1100 Morton Parkway, Chillicothe, MO 64601
PHONE: 660-646-5687 *** FAX: 660-646-4894
