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What is Soil Health and How Can We Improve It

WebIn general, soil health, as a measure of soil functions, can be defined as the optimum status of the soil's biological, physical and chemical functions. This means …

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Navigating Through a Soil Health Assessment

WebBuilding soil health is important to sustain soil resiliency and productivity. Many conservation practices can maintain and enhance physical, chemical and …

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The Economics of Soil Health Integrated Crop Management

WebThe term “economics of soil health” has been used frequently in an attempt to quantify and validate the value of improving soil health. The traditional thinking about …

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Resources Integrated Crop Management

WebThis revised, 158-page pocket-sized guide (3-3/4" x 6") combines the Corn Field Guide and Soybean Field Guide in one publication for ease of use by corn and soybean farmers, …

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Soil Health Benefits for Sustaining Crop Production

WebThe benefits of healthy soil in sustaining crop production are most evident when growing conditions are less than ideal. Healthy soils increase the capacity of crops …

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Let's Talk No-till Integrated Crop Management

WebA no-till system can restore soil health over time by improving soil infiltration, organic matter, microbial diversity, and soil structure. Extended crop rotations that …

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How Drought Affects Soil Health Integrated Crop Management

WebThis water stress can affect soil chemical, physical, and biological activities that are essential for plant and soil health. One of the obvious effects of drought on soil health is …

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Soils Integrated Crop Management

WebThe Iowa State University soil fertility web page is a complete resource for extension and research information on soil fertility and nutrient management …

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Carbon sequestration Integrated Crop Management

WebCarbon sequestration is the capture and secure storage of carbon that would otherwise be emitted to or remain in the atmosphere. The idea is (1) to prevent carbon emissions …

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Oats as a cover crop Integrated Crop Management

WebAvena sativa. Type: cool season spring annual grass Pros: good fit for prevent plant acres and for use ahead of corn production; moderate potential to scavenge nutrients, …

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Frequent tillage and its impact on soil quality Integrated Crop

WebThe effect of tillage on soil. However, tillage has all along been contributing negatively to soil quality. Since tillage fractures the soil, it disrupts soil structure, accelerating surface …

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Iowa Soil Health Workshop Planned for August 4th

WebTopics will include fertility tests, cover crops, and evaluating soil health with a microscope. A soil health workshop will be held Aug. 4 at Iowa State University’s Field …

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Choosing the Right Imagery: Best Management Practices for Color, …

WebFigure 1. Shown from left to right are examples of Color, near infrared (NIR), and Normalized Difference Vegetative Index (NDVI) images. The images were captured …

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Phosphorus in aquatic systems Integrated Crop Management

WebPhosphorus use dynamics in aquatic systems. There is a role for P in aquatic systems. It is an essential element for life. Every living thing uses phosphorus in the form of adenosine …

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Soil calcium:magnesium ratios Integrated Crop Management

WebAll soils contain calcium ions (Ca2+) and magnesium (Mg2+) cations (positively charged ions) attracted to the negative exchange sites on clays and organic matter (cation …

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VIDEO: Respiratory Protection During Harvest

WebProtecting yourself from exposure to respiratory hazards should be a priority anytime but especially when working with grain dust or potential molds. With the significant demand …

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Management Practices Considerations Integrated Crop …

WebManagement Practices Considerations. January 24, 2014. ICM News. By Mahdi Al-Kaisi, Department of Agronomy. The variability in regional soil and climate …

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The Opportunities and Challenges with Hemp

WebOver the past several years as row crop prices declined, farmers and landowners across the nation have searched for alternative crops that might improve the …

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Rapeseed as a cover crop Integrated Crop Management

WebBrassica napus Type: spring annual brassica Pros: good fit in weather destroyed crops or prevent plant acres; good for forage grazing; moderate potential to alleviate soil …

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