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Cover crop mixtures vs. monocultures: what the research shows
Technical bulletin (Washington State University. Extension), 111E, Washington State University Extension
01/2026
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.7273/000007888
Abstract
The primary challenge in agriculture remains how to provide enough food for a still-growing population without threatening future food production and without expanding agricultural land. Cover crops can help us achieve this by controlling soil erosion, improving soil health, nutrient cycling, weed suppression, and through other benefits. However, there is ongoing discussion about whether planting diverse cover crop mixtures offers greater advantages than single-species cover crops. This publication summarizes recent research findings to support informed decisions about cover crop selection.
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- Title
- Cover crop mixtures vs. monocultures
- Creators
- Andrew McGuire (Author) - Washington State University, WSU Extension ANR
- Academic Unit
- Publications, WSU Extension
- Series
- Technical bulletin (Washington State University. Extension); 111E
- Publisher
- Washington State University Extension; Pullman, Washington
- Identifiers
- 99901352246901842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Report