Growing a cover crop with an appropriate amount of water use during these long fallow periods between grain crops in a W-S-F system could increase
The increasing pressure from land cover change exacerbates the negative effect on ecosystems and ecosystem services. One approach to inform holistic and sustainable management is
Within semi-arid environments, reduction in soil moisture by cover crops is a potential disadvantage. Water is often the most limiting factor in crop production across
Cover crops can be useful tools to improve nutrient management and protect air, soil, and water quality. However, when using cover crops, producers need to
Research has clearly shown that many of the same soil health practices of interest to farmers for enhancing productivity are also beneficial for water quality.
Discover ways Iowa farmers are using cover crops to reduce erosion, manage nutrients, and improve soil health.
The Central Claypan Area is dominated by high runoff potential claypan soils, and soil and water quality degradation within the northeastern Missouri portion of the
Ground beetles (Carabidae) are beneficial insects providing ecosystem services by regulating insect pests and weed seeds. Despite several studies conducted on ground beetles worldwide, there
Farmers, particularly small farmers, are on the frontlines of climate change. In Oregon’s Southern Willamette Valley, a needs assessment was conducted of small farmers in
Cover crops are becoming more accepted as a viable best management practice because of their ability to provide important environmental and soil health benefits. Because
Evaluation of Cool Season Cover Crops in Southern Arizona
POTENTIAL AND LIMITATIONS OF COVER CROPS, LIVING MULCHES, AND PERENNIALS TO REDUCE NUTRIENT LOSSES TO WATER SOURCES FROM AGRICULTURAL FIELDS T.C. Kaspar, Plant Physiologist, USDA-ARS,
The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of various cropping and nutrient management systems on drainage water quality and crop yields.
An increasing number of growers are ‘planting green’ or have asked questions regarding this practice. ‘Planting green’ means the corn or soybean is planted directly
A two-year grazing study was conducted to evaluate forage quality and utilization of cover crops (CC) in dryland cropping systems compared to crested wheatgrass pastures
The cropping systems that offer the greatest chance of success for realizing fall forage production from a forage double-crop are those following wheat, hybrid seed
In drought conditions there is less residue than normal in many fields. In some, the crop was harvested as a forage or cut as silage,
Through a $1 million USDA-NRCS grant, UNL Water Resources Engineer Suat Irmak and his research team have been conducting trials in multiple fields since 2012.
It can be difficult to find information on which herbicide(s) to use or avoid for certain cover crops, especially when planning to use the cover
Researchers at UNL are working on a new study funded by the Nebraska Corn Board and Nebraska Soybean Board to investigate the effects of integrating