Laura studies how cover crops and other agricultural management practices benefit soil, plant, and environmental health.
Laura Van Eerd
Projects:
Improving Cover Crop Management: Cover Crop Mixtures With Different Termination Methods
Integration and management of cover crops is challenging due to the immediate time and cost constraints while potential benefits may be long-term. Adjusting cover crop production methods may balance these challenges while meeting producer goals. But th …
ACTIVE
Publications:
Cumulative impact of cover crops on soil carbon sequestration and profitability in a temperate humid climate
Increased nitrogen retention by cover crops: implications of planting date on soil and plant nitrogen dynamics
News:
Hold your P! Measuring phosphorus loss from cover crops
Phosphorus is an essential nutrient for plant growth – including the algae that grow in rivers and lakes. When phosphorus …
Tillage, crop rotation, and their effects on soil health
Laura Van Eerd, Katelyn Congreves, Adam Hayes, Anne Verhallen, and David Hooker. 2014. Long-term tillage and crop rotation effects on …
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Congrats @CarrieWoolley1 what a honour! I feel fortunate to have toured your herd & guard doggies in 2019 w students from @usaskplsc w @KateCongreves ! it was #goodforall. Thx u both for opening ur farm & @BrettSchuyler for sharing your enthusiasm w us.
2An innovative, integrated livestock business in Norfolk County was selected as one of 50 winners of the United Nations Good Food For All Competition in the Best Small Business category.
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