IOWA LEARNING FARMS · nutrient value lost to erosion $5.57/ton. $0.49/ton average value of soil...

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IOWA LEARNING FARMSBuilding a Culture of Conservation

Farmer to Farmer | Iowan to Iowan

THE ECONOMIC VALUE OF COVER CROPS

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Iowa Learning Farms1201 Sukup Hall

Ames, Iowa 50011-3080515-294-5429

www.extension.iastate.edu/ilf

Iowa Learning Farms is funded by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship through the Integrated Farm and Livestock Demonstration Program, in collaboration with Iowa Department of Natural Resources (USEPA Section 319), Natural Resources Conservation Service, Conservation Districts of Iowa, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, Iowa Farm Bureau Federation and Iowa Water Center.