"Cover crops are used to shield and enrich soil between crop harvests, rather than be planted for financial gain. Cover crops, such as clovers, alfalfa, and rye, are usually planted between two harvested (cash) crops, or between crop production periods, to perform multiple functions, such as managing soil quality, preventing soil erosion, increasing soil fertility, and weed, pest, and disease management. With their ability to boost yields, improve soil health, and provide feed for grazing animals, farmers can benefit from both financial savings and gains by using cover crops"-- Provided by publisher.