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1. Quantifying the Effects of Nutrient Management and Cover Crops on Soil Microbial Communities and Soybean ProductionAgricultural productivity relies upon microbial communities to cycle nutrients from soil to plant yet little information is available concerning how nutrient management and cover cropping practices influence microbial activity and crop production. Lack of consistent soybean (Glycine max L.) yield response to applied fertilizer has resulted in a need to further investigate management practices focused upon enhancing soil biological activity which in turn may feed the crop. A field study was initiated... |
2. The Components of Sustainable AgricultureSustainable agriculture has become a rallying phrase for many concerned about agricultural profitability and environmental quality in the rural sector. Advocates of sustainable agriculture seem to be convinced that the policies and structure of the agricultural industry are responsible for increasing environmental problems, low farm profitability, declining farm numbers, and reduced quality of life in rural America. The agricultural popular press has published numerous stories about those concerned... |