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- Quick-reference guide for cover crops in Iowa: https://practicalfarmers.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cc-one-pager_Nov_16_update.pdf
- Great cover crop resource with broad selection of information, including a seeding rate calculator, grazing links, and hours of cover crop webinars available: https://www.iowalearningfarms.org/cover-crops
- Links to dozens of USDA cover crop factsheets: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/resources/tech-tools/iowa-cover-crop-fact-sheets
- USDA Factsheet on Rye: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/sites/default/files/2024-04/Cereal%20Rye%20Cover%20Crop%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf
- USDA Factsheet on Oats: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/Oats%20Cover%20Crop%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf
- USDA Factsheet on Red Clover: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/Red%20Clover%20Crop%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf