Making cover crops work  in tough times

Making Cover Crops Work in Tough Times

With row crop profit margins dwindling or falling into negative territory, experts say cover crops can still make sense, especially with numerous cost-share programs available to help reduce expenses.

One of the fastest ways to achieve a return on cover crops is to integrate them into a livestock grazing system. A new study from North Dakota State University shows cover crops significantly reduce winter feeding costs, even in extreme northern climates.

Overwintering cover crops can also be harvested for hay or silage in the spring.

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Author's summary: Cover crops can be profitable with cost-share programs.

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Iowa Farm Bureau Iowa Farm Bureau — 2025-10-20

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