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cover crop
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cover crop
n.
A crop, such as winter rye or clover, planted between periods of regular crop production to prevent soil erosion and provide humus or nitrogen.
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Noun1.cover crop - crop planted to prevent soil erosion and provide green manure
crop - a cultivated plant that is grown commercially on a large scale


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Reimbursements for no-till or cover crops wouldn’t qualify.
Taxing Matters by Andrew R. Biebl by Top Producer
Cover crops can help reduce runoff and nutrient losses.
Going to Waste by Henderson, Pam / Farm Journal
Cover crops that grow well in the Valley and could be planted now would include: red and white clover, fava bean, fenugreek, mustard, annual rye and oats.
MAKE YOUR GARDEN A PLACE OF EARTHLY EFFICIENCY by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
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