Modern vegetable production systems are often characterized by monoculture fields and the intensive use of tillage and/or synthetic agrochemicals for managing weeds. A growing public interest in more sustainable eco-friendly practices has resulted increased demand crops to be produced with lower inputs. Field studies were conducted over three field seasons investigate conservation concert an in...

Standing winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) residue can capture snow, reduce soil erosion and water evaporation, increase crop yields in semi-arid environments. Solid-stemmed (SSWW) varieties may remain standing longer the field; however, SSWW consistently less than conventional hollow-stemmed (HSWW). This research investigates if negative economic impact of yield loss be overcome by increasin...

Dual-use cover crops as forage for livestock could offer ecological and economic benefits when incorporated into rotations with corn (Zea mays L.) soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr) in the Mid-South USA; however, information on implementation impact is limited. A factorial of sixteen cool-season species a no-cover control by two management systems (forage harvest residue left field) was repeated u...

Optimum plant stand density and uniformity is vital in order to maximize corn (Zea mays L.) yield potential. Assessment of can occur shortly after seedlings begin emerge, allowing for timely replant decisions. The conventional methods evaluating an early rely on manual measurement visual observation, which are time consuming, subjective because the small sampling areas used, unable capture fiel...