Crop Adaptation System
KNOW THE RESPONSE OF CORN, ALFALFA, PERENNIAL GRASSES, WHEAT, OATS, AND SOYBEANS TO A. SOIL PH RANGE, B. SOIL DRAINAGE CLASSIFICATION RANGE A) Soil pH range Availability of essential minerals…
Advantages and Disadvantages of Cropping System
KNOW ADVANTAGES AND LIMITATIONS OF GROWING COVER CROPS AND COMPANION CROPS IN A CROPPING SYSTEM. Cover crops: Advantages: The advantages of cover crops include protection from soil erosion such as winter…
11 Advantages of Crop Production System in Points
1. There is over all increase in yield of crops mainly due to maintaining physical- chemical properties of soil. Soil fertility is restored by fixing atmospheric nitrogen, encouraging microbial activity…
Advantages and Disadvantages of Crop Rotation in Points
Crop rotation is a low-input form of sustainable agriculture that has been practiced for a long time, dating back to first century B.C. However, agriculture practices changed in the 1940s…
Pesticide Persistence in Turfgrass Clippings for Over a Year After Application
Turfgrass clippings are collected during mowing & may be composted or used as garden mulch, where they may provide cultural weed control and essential plant nutrients as they decompose. Unfortunately,…