Madeline Hanscom
Cornell University
In recent years, scientists and farmers have paid increasing attention to the impacts of soil health on crop yields. Many farmers have already adopted soil health management strategies that can protect their soil while boosting crop growth and yield. Those strategies can range from nutrient management plans to reducing tillage and using cover crops.
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