Cropping systems is one of the most important components in the crop production system, which is intensified to feed a growing global population. Previous studies focused on the high yield with less ...

Nutrient management is a key to maintaining soil fertility, improving crop productivity and ensuring environmental ...

Farmers have utilized rotations of multiple crops over a several year period for hundreds or perhaps even thousands of years. Archeological evidence suggests that farmers in the Fertile Crescent ...

Fossil energy use was compared among three different crop rotation systems in a field experiment conducted between 2003 and 2008 in Boone Co., Iowa. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not ...

Are we finally starting to see the adoption of labor-saving robots in agriculture? The short and unfulfilling summary answer is “It depends”. Undeniably, we are seeing clear signs of progress yet, ...