Pay Dirt: How Cover Crops Are Helping Farmers to Use Less Water...

It’s harvest time for much of the country and also a time to plan for the season ahead. For a growing number of farmers, that will mean planting something called “cover crops”—plants that reduce erosion, conserve water, build healthy soils, and reduce the need for fertilizers and pesticides—all while maintaining yields. As H2O Radio reports, the soil health movement is shifting the ground beneath farmers' feet—for the better.