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See more from this Division: ASA Section: Agronomic Production Systems
See more from this Session: Symposium--The Role and Challenges of Cover Crops in Semi-Arid Dryland Cropping Systems

Wednesday, November 6, 2013: 8:50 AM
Marriott Tampa Waterside, Grand Ballroom G

ABSTRACT WITHDRAWN

Abstract:
NRCS National Soil Quality/Soil Health Program advocates consideration of cover crops even in semi-arid dryland cropping systems.  Research has shown that adapted cover crops can add significant potential benefits in many cropping systems, however, in semi-arid regions (<20” annual rainfall), moisture use by the cover crop itself may be net detrimental to the cropping system.  NRCS research and objectives will be reviewed.  Research from semi-humid regions may be only partially applicable to semi-arid regions.

See more from this Division: ASA Section: Agronomic Production Systems
See more from this Session: Symposium--The Role and Challenges of Cover Crops in Semi-Arid Dryland Cropping Systems