soil
03/31/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Cover crops offset nutrient loss from crop residue removal
The use of cover crops could attenuate the effects of crop residue removal in the soil, according to a study published in Agronomy Journal. In the study, researchers conducted a comprehensive review of how cover crops affect the soil following crop residue removal. The practice of crop residue removal is common, especially for livestock or biofuel […]
03/31/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Environmental conditions of soil seed bank in Mediterranean pasture evaluated for effects of grazing versus grazing exclusion
The soil seed bank – the natural repository of seeds within the soil – is affected by certain factors, which could potentially increase its volume and biodiversity, according to researchers. The results of their findings were published in the journal Agroforestry Systems. The study focused on soil seed banks in Mediterranean wood pastures, which allow understory vegetation […]
03/12/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Recovering ecosystems: How no-till farming is catching on in small farming communities across the plains
According to an article From Civil Eats, no-till farming can help revive struggling ecosystems. Jimmy Emmons, a seasoned farmer from Oklahoma, talked to other farmers at the 22nd annual No-till on the Plains conference about the no-till farming method and how it can rebuild an ecosystem. In a separate talk, “controversial grazing guru” Allan Savory discussed the large quantity of […]
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