New cultivars are more productive and/or more persistent . They can be used in the protection and conservation of soil and water resources, reduction of surface water pollutant transport, improvement of soil productivity, preservation of a favorable balance between pests and predators and enhancement of biological diversity. In addition, some cultivars have ornamental value for banks and roadsides or for the production of bioenergy. Organic farmers and those interested in growing crops for green manure may find these cultivars valuable.

Find improved cultivars recently released:

• sericea lespedeza
• hairy vetch
• crimson clover
• caley pea
• white clover
• common vetch