Chemical fallow is a widely adopted agronomic technique in the low precipitation dryland cropping systems of the Western U.S., including the Inland Pacific Northwest, as a risk management tool. Besides
Orchardists in Washington are experimenting with growing legumes in orchards to produce a sustainable source of nitrogen. This practice was common prior to the availability of commercial fertilizer, and is
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
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
Winter annual cover crops have been used in rotation with summer crops for many years in North Carolina, but now there are some interesting new applications of this practice. Early
Winter annual cover crops have been used in rotation with summer crops for many years in North Carolina, but now there are some interesting new applications of this practice. Early
The increase in cover crops across Iowa presents a substantial amount of potential forage available to the beef industry that would otherwise go unutilized. While the benefits of improved soil
Field trials were conducted from 2010 to 2013 at four locations in Illinois to evaluate the impact of cover crops (cereal rye [Secale cereal], brown mustard [Brassica juncea], winter canola
With increasing interest in soil health issues, interest in use of cover crop practices has grown. Methods to determine the effectiveness of cover crop practices on soil health are diverse.