Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm

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

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

Abstract

Tillage and crop rotation systems have significant long-term effects on soil quality and health components of carbon and other physical, biological, and chemical properties of soil. Additionally, tillage 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 and climate conditions in the state. The objective of this study was to evaluate the long-term effects of five tillage systems and three crop rotations on soil quality and corn and soybean yields.

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How to Cite: Al-Kaisi, M. & Kwaw-Mensah, D. (2019) “Long-Term Tillage and Crop Rotation Effects on Soil Carbon and Soil Productivity in Northeast Iowa”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports. 2018(1).