An ag economist says cover crop adoption remains strong despite economic uncertainty. Michael Langemeier says the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer shows survey respondents are using an average of 42 percent of their acres for cover crops. “There’s still quite a few producers that are just starting cover crops with less than five […]
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