SS-AGR-272, a 4-page fact sheet by Y.C.Newman, Artichoke D.
W.Wright, C.Mackowiak, J.
M.S.Scholberg and C.
M.Cherr, discusses the benefits of cover crops in agricultural production, the benefits of soil organic matter; how to match cover crop nutrient casa release with future crop demand; timing and depth of residue incorporation; and erosion, pest and weed control.Includes references.
Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, November 2007.SS AGR 272/AG277: Benefits of Cover Crops for Soil Health (ufl.edu).