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May 28, 2024 Source: Council for Agricultural Science & Technology (CAST) AMES, Iowa - The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) hosted a successful rollout event on May 15 for its new publication " Impacts of Soil Health Practices on Hydrologic Processes" at Pivot Bio in the Iowa State University Research Park in Ames, IA. The event featured a presentation on the paper's key findings by Task Force Chair Briana M. Wyatt of Texas A&M University and a panel discussion with the paper's authors and other experts on the impacts of soil health practices like no-till and cover crops on water movement, flooding, groundwater recharge, and water quality. "The real purpose of this paper is to highlight the importance of soil health specifically as it relates to hydrologic processes and soil water content," said Briana. "A lot of work has been done on crop production, greenhouse gases, and carbon sequestration, but the impact on the hydrologic cycle has been less studied." Webinar CAST will promote the paper's release via webinar on June 6 from 12 to 1 p.m. CST. To register click here. Pivot Bio hosted the event, sponsored by the Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and supported by the Iowa State University Research Park. To download the paper click here. About the Paper The paper highlights the importance of soil health in sustaining ecosystems and crop production. Soil health is defined as the ability of soil to function as a living ecosystem essential for plants, animals, and humans. Key methods for assessing soil health include measuring chemical, physical, and biological properties. The paper emphasizes long-standing soil and water conservation practices like no-tillage and using cover crops to improve soil health and how they affect water movement within ecosystems. About the Authors Task Force Chair Briana M. Wyatt, Texas A&M University Task Force Authors Jerry Hatfield, National Laboratory for Agriculture and the Environment (retired) Ken Wacha, USDA Rattan Lal, The Ohio State University Antonio Arenas, Iowa State University Hannah Birge, The Nature Conservatory Gary Schnitkey, University of Illinois Tweet |
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