Whether it is a wet year or a dry year, cover crops can help with water storage. In this session, Andrea talks through her research looking at cover crops and
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
Best management practices (BMPs) and cropping systems for mitigating agricultural nonpoint source nutrient pollution include cover crops, and these practices are generally noted for providing a range of environmental benefits.
The early soybean production system (ESPS) is the highest yielding soybean production system in the mid-southern U.S. but requires subsoiling to maximize yield and profitability. The inclusion of cereal rye
Cover crops have been receiving attention from researchers and funding agencies and this has led to increased research on the benefits and adoption of CCs. This was attributed to more
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 productivity, profitability, resource use, and
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 to quantify the ES provided
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 the U.S. Great Plains. Water
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
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. Consequently, conducting the additional research
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