How Cover Crops Impact Soil Moisture During Droughts and Wet Periods

 

Rob Myers

Agronomist

University of Missouri

Agronomist Rob Myers will discuss the many different ways that cover crops impact the moisture content of the soil during both dry and wet periods. This will include a discussion of soil macropores and rainfall infiltration, residue and rooting changes, the role of the soil microbial community, and how organic matter and soil aggregation impact moisture storage.

 
 
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