One of the most promising climate mitigation and adaptation interventions in agroecosystems is the practice of cover cropping. In temperate climates, such as the U.S. Midwest, cover cropping occurs during
Subsurface drainage is an essential water management practice for many poorly drained soils in the U.S. Midwest, but this practice also contributes nitrate-N loads to surface waters. This paper summarizes
Recent interest in improving soil health has emphasized the need for conservation systems that increase soil organic carbon (SOC) sequestration without negative impacts on crop yield. Cover cropping diversifies cropping
Cover cropping is increasingly considered in semiarid regions to increase soil organic matter sequestration and improve soil health because of their biomass carbon contribution, soil temperature moderation, moisture conservation, soil
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 determine the type of cover
Soil organic carbon (SOC) is a vital component of soil with important effects on the functioning of terrestrial ecosystems. Storage of SOC results from interactions among the dynamic ecological processes
Over the past 150 years, the amount of carbon in the atmosphere has increased by 30%. Most scientists believe there is a direct relationship between increased levels of carbon dioxide
Removal of biomass for bioenergy production may decrease soil organic carbon. While perennials or cover‐cropped grains often have greater root production than annual grain crops, they variably impact soil carbon
Integrated crop-livestock system (ICLS) is an alternative that can help in intensifying food production while benefiting the environment. However, the assessments of the impacts of ICLS on the soil and
Groundcover management can significantly affect soil microbial metabolic activities, especially carbon metabolism, in apple orchards. However, there have been few studies on the effects of groundcover on the seasonality of
Have you received your free copy of the NEW Cover Crop Basics, 3rd Edition? Order for yourself, your neighbor, or your soil health event today!
