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Long-Term Tillage and Crop Rotation Effects on Soil Carbon and Soil Productivity in Southwest Iowa

Authors: Mahdi Al-Kaisi (Iowa State University) , David Kwaw-Mensah (Iowa State University)

Abstract

Tillage systems and crop rotation significantly affect soil productivity and quality in the long-term by affecting soil carbon and the soil physical, biological, and chemical properties. Additionally, tillage systems and crop rotations control weed and soilborne diseases. There is need for a well-defined, long-term tillage and crop rotation study across the different soils types and climate conditions in the state. The objective of this study was to evaluate the long-term effects of different tillage systems and crop rotations on soil quality and productivity.

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How to Cite: Al-Kaisi, M. & Kwaw-Mensah, D. (2018) “Long-Term Tillage and Crop Rotation Effects on Soil Carbon and Soil Productivity in Southwest Iowa”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports. 2017(1).