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Agricultural research has been known for carrying out studies on small plots. The arrival of precision ag technologies potentially allows rigorous, replicated studies to
Tag: cover crops
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A new multi-year, multi-site cover crop research project is kicking off this spring in Ontario. Read about it in this Ontario Grain Farmer Magazine
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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
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Chahal, I. and Van Eerd, L.L. 2019. Quantifying soil quality in a horticultural-cover cropping system. Geoderma 352: 38-48. doi:10.1016/j.geoderma.2019.05.039.Research summary written by Cameron Ogilvie
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Soil compaction and surface crusting degrade soil structure, reducing aeration and root penetration, and ultimately impacting crop performance. With the trend towards larger farms,
Dr. Laura VanEerd (University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus), Steve Sickle (Sickle Farms), and Dan Petker (Petker Farms) explain the 6 “C’s” of sequestering carbon
Dr. Laura VanEerd (University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus), Steve Sickle (Sickle Farms), and Dan Petker (Petker Farms) explain the 6 “C’s” of sequestering carbon
Dr. Laura VanEerd (University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus), Steve Sickle (Sickle Farms), and Dan Petker (Petker Farms) explain the 6 “C’s” of sequestering carbon
