Cover Crop Questions with Drs. Joby Czarnecki and Beth Baker
\u201cTransitioning from conventional to cover crop systems with minimum tillage does not alter nutrient loading\u201d with Drs. Joby Czarnecki and Beth Baker of Mississippi State University
Cover crops are often lauded as agricultural heroes boasting of a variety of ecosystems services and benefits to farmers and the world. But are these crops always the best option and do they always provide benefits wherever they go? In this episode, Joby and Beth join us for a more nuanced look at the benefits of cover crops and how research can make sure farmers are really applying the best strategies for their farms.
Tune in to learn:
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Which environmental factors can undercut conservation practices
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 What trade-offs can exist when adding cover crops to an optimized system
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 How cover crops affected water quality in the study
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 What factors farmers should consider when introducing cover crops
If you would like more information about this topic, this episode\u2019s paper is available here: https://doi.org/10.1002/jeq2.20388
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If you would like to reach out to Joby, you can find her here:
joby.czarnecki@msstate.edu
Personal Twitter: https://twitter.com/jobyprince
Research Unit Twitter: https://twitter.com/HPC2MSU
If you would like to reach out to Beth, you can find her here:
beth.baker@msstate.edu
Twitter: https://twitter.com/REACH_msstate
If you would like to reach out to Agustin Olivo from our Student Spotlight, you can find him here:
ajo54@cornell.edu
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AgustinOlivo_
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agust%C3%ADn-olivo-350b95159/
Resources
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Mississippi State University Extension: https://www.reach.msstate.edu/
NRCS: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/
SARE: https://www.sare.org/resources/cover-crops/
Southern Cover Crops Council: https://southerncovercrops.org/
Midwestern Cover Crops Council: https://www.midwestcovercrops.org/
Good Idea Farm: https://goodideafarm.org/
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