Fact Sheets
Economics & Soil Health
These fact sheets are a summary of the key findings from the report, Towards a Business Case for Soil Health. The report estimated that Ontario farm net returns would increase by approximately $14.6 million dollars per year if an additional 10% of the agricultural land in Ontario were to be managed to support soil health.
Using Manure in Cropping Systems
The following fact sheet summarizes the key findings on the economics of adding manure to a cropping system.
Adding Wheat to a Corn-Soybean Rotation
The following fact sheet summarizes the key findings on the economics of implementing wheat in a corn-soybean rotation.
Reducing Tillage in Cropping Systems
The following fact sheet summarizes the key findings on the economics of reducing tillage.
Nitrogen Management for Maximum Benefits
The following fact sheet summarizes the key findings on the economics of nitrogen management
Cover Crop Recipes
These publications are intended to provide a starting point for farmers who are new to growing cover crops. With experience, farmers may fine-tune the use of cover crops for their systems.
Post Corn Silage, Going to Soybean: Introduce a Fall Rye Cover Crop
The following recipe provides an introductory approach to integrating a cover crop after corn silage harvest and before planting soybean as the next crop.
Wheat Going to Corn: Underseed Red Clover
The following recipe provides an introductory approach to underseeding a red clover cover crop into winter wheat prior to corn.
After Wheat, Going to Corn or Soybean: Use an Oat-Radish Mix
This recipe provides an introductory approach to integrating a cover crop mix of oats and radish after wheat harvest going to corn or soybean the next year.
After Processing Vegetables: Use an Oat-Radish Mix
This recipe provides an introductory approach to integrating a cover crop mix of oats and radish after an early harvested processing vegetable, such as snap beans, cucumbers, peas, or early tomatoes.
