Iowa farmer praises cover crops for soil health benefits

A southwest Iowa farmer is having long-term success using cover crops. Mark Peterson of Stanton says he’s used multiple species through the years to improve soil health. “We have across the farm raised our organic matter over 1 percent (and) every percent that you raise it is an extra inch of water holding capacity.” He […]

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