Illinois study shows universally positive effect of cover crops on soil microbiome

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Microbial activity in soils is responsible for so many of the natural, critical processes involved with growing crops- most of which we take for granted! Nutrient cycling, aggregate stability, and so many symbiotic relationships between plant roots and microbes make growing the phenomenal crops that we do possible and sustainable. This new global analysis from the University of Illinois highlights a 27% increase in microbial abundance when cover crops are used.

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