Integrating Cover Crops for Agroecosystems Services
Introduction Cover crops are used in US agriculture1 to improve soil conditions for a subsequent cash crop by replacing synthetic amendments.2 Cover crops are primarily planted between cash crop...
Author: Dara Park
Identification, Management Challenges, and Strategies When Using Coastal Organic Rich Subsoil for Landscape Topsoil
Summary Certain soils, called Spodosols, are found in coastal areas of South Carolina, have a subsoil identified as rich in organic matter, and are appealing for use as landscaping root zone soil....
Management Practices Affecting the Nutrient Provision Capacity of Cover Crops
Summary Cover cropping is an effective practice for soil health management. One of the many benefits of cover cropping is that it can be a significant source of nutrients to the subsequent cash...
Collecting Samples for Agricultural Irrigation Water Quality Testing
Summary Irrigation water contains organic and inorganic compounds that influence plant health, soil health and structure, and irrigation system longevity. This article will primarily help...
Precision Agriculture-Based Soil Sampling Strategies
Summary Soil sampling helps producers develop management zones and prescription maps in precision agriculture, increasing the accuracy of rate and placement of necessary inputs (primarily...
How the 2020 Definition of WOTUS Affects Agricultural and Specialty Crop Producers
Introduction The 2015 Clean Water Rule, now the Navigable Waters Protection Rule, was amended in part because the definition of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) within it was considered too...
Increasing Soil Biodiversity in Botanical Gardens
Summary Soil biodiversity is key to a botanical garden’s success. The benefits of soil biodiversity include mitigating harmful pathogens and soil compaction, as well as increasing available...
Water Systems Safety During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Introduction On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak that originated in China, to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. By the end of...