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Cover Crop Benefits and Novel Management Strategies for the Southeastern United States

Authors
Eric D. Billman1, *, W. Tillman Myers1
1Coastal Plains Soil, Water, and Plant Research Center, USDA-ARS, 2611 W. Lucas St., Florence, SC, 29501, USA
*Corresponding author. Email: eric.billman@usda.gov
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Eric D. Billman
Available Online 22 November 2023.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-282-8_16How to use a DOI?
Keywords
cover crops; southeastern USA; soil health; water conservation
Abstract

Soils used for agricultural production in the southeastern United States are traditionally known to be highly weathered and have low nutrient-holding capacities. Consequently, regenerative and sustainable cropping practices are necessary to maintain high crop yields, soil health, water conservation, carbon sequestration, and environmental sustainability. Cover crops may offer various solutions in all these areas. This review-in-brief highlights the historical use, common cover cropping species and management systems, water-usage, and soil relationships of cover crops in the southeastern US. Current and future research directions being investigated by federal and state institutions are also discussed to inform stakeholders of ongoing projects related to cover crops in the Southeast.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the National Conference on Next-Generation Sustainable Technologies for Small-Scale Producers (NGST 2022)
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Advances in Biological Sciences Research
Publication Date
22 November 2023
ISBN
10.2991/978-94-6463-282-8_16
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2468-5747
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-282-8_16How to use a DOI?
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© 2023 The Author(s)
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