Many farmers are noticing a bump in production after cover crops. Is this due to some magic that happens when covers are planted? Likely not. It can most likely be attributed to the biological processes that are enhanced with a living root in the soil. Roots are the best way to feed your soil.

In order to make soil healthier, is to abide by four principles - minimize soil disturbance, energize with plant diversity, keep the soil covered, and maximize roots living as long as possible. When a person plants cover crops, it covers three of the four principles - adding diversity to the rota...