Matt Ruark

The author is a professor in the department of soil science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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Organic matter is a measure of soil health
Nutrient Management

Soil organic matter metrics and emerging research can help farmers better manage their farm fields
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Mixing cover crops and manure
Journal of Nutrient Management

Corn silage production offers a great opportunity to plant cover crops for erosion control and water quality benefits. In Northern climates, cover crops can be hard to establish following grain harvest