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…wind and water erosion. Cover crops can reduce evaporation of moisture from the soil. Many cover crops, especially the leguminous crops, fix more nitrogen into the soil. Cover crops can…
…agroforestry practice that integrates trees or shrubs with horticultural crops in a mutually beneficial arrangement. The trees and/or shrubs are typically planted in rows to produce alleyways for desired crops…
…of beneficial insects are present. If they are not, horticultural oils sprayed during the dormant season can suppress mite eggs through suffocation. Neither horticultural oils nor other materials approved for…
…water. Also, providing habitat for beneficial organisms is like hiring millions of helpers whose sole aim in life is to eat pests. Furthermore, nitrogen-fixing cover crops can do double duty…
…residue. When growing a wide mix of crops…try grouping into blocks according to plant family, timing of crops, (all early season crops together, for example), type of crop (root vs….
…location. Cover Crops Many organic farmers use cover crops to make phosphorus more available in the soil. Crops such as buckwheat and legumes can acidify the root zone. In alkaline…
…Organic Crops, Soil Health Martin Guerena Sustainable Agriculture Specialist, Regional Coordinator Expertise Crops, Organic Crops, Pest Management, Soil Health Omar Rodriguez Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Expertise Crops, Organic Crops, Food Equity,…
…active top soil that is the real solution to sustainable, productive and profitable agriculture” (Davis, 2017). Cover Crops and Grazing Cover crops are known to benefit the soil by feeding…
…on the area of the country, but you can put winter-grown crops into two basic categories: winter harvest crops, and overwintered crops for spring harvest. For example, crops like cabbage,…
…risk management strategy for farmers of specialty crops such as almonds, apples, blackberries, blueberries, cherries, cranberries, pears, plums, squash, tomatoes and watermelons. Oil and biofuel crops requiring bee pollination include…