Cover crops are an important off-season tool for farmers looking to improve soil fertility, reduce erosion and manage nitrogen, all while creating an ecosystem for pollinators and other beneficial insects to thrive.
However, they can also be a “green bridge” for undesirable pests like the redbanded stinkbug.
LSU AgCenter entomologist Jeff Davis extolled the benefits of cover crops, such as the leguminous crimson clover present in fields behind the Burden Museum & Gardens in Baton Rouge.
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