Agroecology (AE) has been proposed as a transformative approach to climate change
mitigation and adaptation that reduces climate risk while supporting long-term productivity …

Diversifying agriculture by rotating a greater number of crop species in sequence is a
promising practice to reduce negative impacts of crop production on the environment and …

Organic farming (OF) is a reemerging system that could address food security and adverse
environmental footprints of conventional farming (CF). However, how OF affects the soil …

Conventional agriculture in the Midwest US lacks diversity, relies heavily on external inputs
to maintain crop yields, and contributes to soil and water quality degradation. Using diverse …

Abstract The Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy (NRS) aims to reduce nutrient loads in
waterways from nonpoint sources such as farm fields. Farmers' voluntary adoption of soil …

Since the introduction and widespread adoption of chemical herbicides,“weed
management” has become almost synonymous with “herbicide management.” Over-reliance …

Prior research suggests that greater spatial diversity in crops and land use is associated with
higher crop yields and improved ecosystem function. However, what leads to the emergence …

Flooded rice soils are unique in terms of maintaining soil fertility and long-term productivity,
allowing continuous rice systems to contribute greatly to global food supply. Yet increasing …

Small grains provide agronomic benefits that are critical to the success of organic
production, and opportunities within local food movements create expanded markets for …

Growing multiple crops in rotation can increase the sustainability of agricultural systems and
reduce risks from increasingly adverse weather. However, widespread adoption of diverse …