2020
Double-Cropped Soybeans vs. Cover-Cropped Soybeans - Which is More Profitable?
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Sustainable Production
Keywords:
Field management Nutrient managementSoil healthTillageYield trials
Lead Principal Investigator:
Trenton Roberts, University of Arkansas
Co-Principal Investigators:
Jason Kelley, University of Arkansas
Jeremy Ross, University of Arkansas
Brad Watkins, University of Arkansas
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Brief Project Summary:

Cover crops are promoted as a valuable practice to reduce erosion and nutrient loss while improving soil health. Incorporating this practice into current production systems can be challenging. Farmers want to know if they can successfully implement cover crops, how they impact soybean yield, and if the practice supports their profitability. This project is collecting and analyzing data to provide both short-term and long-term answers to those questions. At locations around the state, seven different cover crop species are planted in the fall. These treatments are compared to traditional winter fallow. Yield, economic return and soil health data helps identify trends over time.

Key Benefactors:
farmers, agronomists, Extension agents

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The United Soybean Research Retention policy will display final reports with the project once completed but working files will be purged after three years. And financial information after seven years. All pertinent information is in the final report or if you want more information, please contact the project lead at your state soybean organization or principal investigator listed on the project.