Cropaia

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Poorly drained, heavy clay soils retain excess water, which can lead to waterlogging, oxygen deficiency, and increased risk of diseases like tuber rot. In contrast, overly sandy soils with poor water-holding capacity can lead to water stress, particularly during the critical tuber bulking phase.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

OCTOBER 6, 2023

CSP pays producers to improve, maintain, and actively manage conservation activities already in place at the time of application and to adopt new conservation activities during the life of the five-year contract.

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Cropaia

JULY 30, 2023

Soil pH : Extremes in soil pH, either highly acidic or alkaline, can affect nutrient availability and uptake by plants. Soil Compaction : Compacted soils restrict root growth and nutrient uptake, leading to deficiencies. The post Nutrient deficiencies and their symptoms first appeared on Cropaia.

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Cropaia

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

immobilization of nitrogen), reduced germination, top soil compaction, increased weed pressure, and increased pest and disease pressure. In some cases, cover crops may inadvertently create niches that favor the growth of specific weed species. This can discourage adoption, especially in the short term.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry Practices, EQIP FY2021 CSAF Category Practice Name Financial Assistance Total FA For CSAF Category Percent of Total EQIP Financial Assistance Soil Health Conservation Cover $5,134,163 $142,748,326 11.3% Livestock Partnership Anaerobic Digester $1,806,244 $3,943,914 0.3% Grand Totals $381,524,784 30.1%

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