2014
The Conservation Cropping Systems Project Soybean Plots
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Contributor/Checkoff:
North Dakota Soybean Council
Category:
Sustainable Production
Keywords:
AgricultureBiodiversityCarbonField management Land Use SustainabilityU.S. Soy reputation
Parent Project:
This is the first year of this project.
Lead Principal Investigator:
Kelly Cooper, North Dakota State University
Co-Principal Investigators:
Joe Breker, (not specified)
Project Code:
Contributing Organization (Checkoff):
North Dakota Soybean Council
(n/a)
Institution Funded:
Conservation Cropping Systems Project
(n/a)
Brief Project Summary:

The Conservation Cropping Systems Project (CCSP) is dedicated to keeping soil healthy and in place (i.e. tolerable erosion) to provide the matrix for growing soybeans as long as mankind needs soybeans. In order to accomplish this mission the project uses a mix of research, demonstration and outreach activities. It is the belief of the CCSP board that crops do better when grown in rotation, and soil erosion can be limited by employing recent developments in machinery, weed control, cover crops, and other agronomic technologies.

Unique Keywords:
#crop rotation, #erosion, #sustainability, #tillage
Information And Results
Project Deliverables

Final Project Results

Soybeans are a vital crop. In order to provide a stable supply it is imperative that soil health be maintained. We have the technology, equipment and skill to not only maintain the critical soil parameters but actually improve them. We must not be fooled by short lived inputs that mask soil degradation to keep production up.

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.