Residue management with cover crops (CC) can conserve soil moisture and thus has a potential to increase crop yield, but its effectiveness varies significantly by region and cropping system management.
Current production agriculture systems typically focus on yield outcomes at all costs. By shifting to best management practices based on regenerative farming principles, however, agricultural systems worldwide could maintain or
Soil compaction is a significant problem in the Southeastern USA. This compacted zone or hardpan limits root penetration below this layer and reduces potential yield and makes plants more susceptible
Take a look at how we bring the textbook definition of soil health to real-life agriculture using cover crops following corn silage. Brian reviews the cover crop in the spring
The objective of this study was to determine the effect of organic cover cropping systems on subsequent kale biomass production and nutrient composition (protein, mineral, and prebiotic carbohydrate concentrations) and
Cover crops can protect soil health and increase climate resilience of crop production systems. Agronomic crop producers in the southern USA often demand information on the best cover crops for
Take a look at how a cover crop grows in the fall, both above and below ground. Plant root depth and soil benefits are shown and discuss. Brian compares ‘no
Coastal plain soils of the southeastern United states are highly degraded, with low soil organic carbon (C), meager soil fertility, and poor soil structure. We tested the effectiveness of clay
Take a look at how a cover crop grows in the fall, both above and below ground. Plant root depth and soil benefits are shown and discuss. Brian compares ‘no
Cover crops can protect soil health and increase climate resilience of crop production systems. Agronomic crop producers in the southern USA often demand information on the bestcover crops for their
A UW-Madison agronomist talks about interseeding research results. He discusses how he successfully used a modified no till drill for corn, and why soybeans provided too much shade to be
Like winter cover crops, summer cover crops reduce soil erosion, scavenge nutrients, and help build soil organic matter. Summer cover crops can also be an important tool for fighting weeds,
Cover cropping is proposed to enhance soil microbial diversity and activity, with cover crop type affecting microbial groups in different ways. We compared fungal community compositions of bulk soils differing
A UW-Madison agronomist talks about herbicides and cover crop issues such as rotational restrictions, crop insurance, persistence and carryover, weed resistance, and termination.
We conducted a cropping systems experiment in central Pennsylvania, USA, to determine the effects of initial cover crop species and soil management on the abundance and composition of the ground-dwelling
Kevin Shelley, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Nutrient and Pest Management Program. Tour of cover crop demonstrations plots.
Vegetative groundcover (also referred to as cover crop) may be planted in perennial fruit and nut systems for a variety of ecological or production goals, including growth reduction in humid
The use of cover crops can have a significant impact in reducing nutrient losses in fields and affecting overall nutrient availability in soils. Speakers in this session will share some
Insect natural enemies play a critical role in suppressing agricultural pests, but they also rely on plants for alternative food and shelter when their prey is scarce. Many agricultural landscapes
With the concurrent increases in both cover crop adoption and climate change awareness over the past several decades, there is a growing need to understand their interactions. The response to