Articles
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Cropland Management Effects on Soil Microbial Necromass
Results from a meta-analysis that determined the effects of cropland management practices on soil microbial necromass are summarized.
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Factors to consider if choosing biochar as a soil amendment
Results from a meta-analysis of biochar effects on crop yield, greenhouse gas emissions, soil carbon stock, and soil nitrogen loss are summarized.
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Renewable diesel from soybeans--an update
An article about renewable diesel from soybean oil is updated with new information.
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Effect of prophylactic foliar fungicide application on soybe…
Results from two MSPB-funded projects that evaluated the effect of prophylactic applications of foliar fungicides to soybeans in reproductive stages are summarized.
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Carbon Credits and Contracts
A brief summary about carbon credits and how they work is presented.
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Trends in Use of Cover Crops in the U.S.
Results from a USDA-ERS publication about trends in use of cover crops on U.S. cropland are summarized.
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Promoting the Importance of Soil Microbes
Results from a survey that was conducted to determine what resources are needed to effectively convey the importance of soil microbes to production agriculture are summarized.
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Short-Term Effects of Cover Crops and Minimum Tillage on Nut…
Results from a study conducted in NW Miss. to assess the effect of cover crops and minimum tillage on nutrient and sediment loss from production fields that are transitioning to a conservation production system are summarized.
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Tillage and Crop Rotation Effects on Soil Health
Results from a state-wide study conducted in Missouri to assess effects of tillage and crop rotation diversity on soil health parameters are summarized.