Session: Symposium--Soil Nutrient Dynamics, Cycling, and Availability in Organic Systems

Division: ASA Section: Agronomic Production Systems

Title: Symposium--Soil Nutrient Dynamics, Cycling, and Availability in Organic Systems

Lead Community Sponsor: Organic Management Systems Community
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Format: Oral Symposium
Keywords: Nutrient management, Organic agriculture, Organic farming and Soil fertility

Session Description: Organic farmers use multiple strategies to supply nutrients to their crops, including cover crops, manure, compost, and approved inputs. However, questions remain as to the synchronicity between nutrient availability and crop nutrient demand, and how to best strategize management to meet crop needs and minimize negative environmental impacts. This symposium discusses recent research investigating soil nutrient dynamics in organic production systems. An international view will be included within the symposium, with researchers from the EU contributing their experience and perspectives.