Winter Annuals: Species Selection, Management, and Benefits
October 6, 2026
Winter annuals can be a valuable soil health addition to farming operations. Integrating winter annuals introduces a living root during the off-season, which reduces soil erosion risk, builds soil organic matter, and improves nutrient cycling. In addition, winter annuals offer flexibility within a rotation; they can be grazed, harvested as silage, used as cover crops, […]
