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Title: Managing to enhance soil health

Author
item Johnson, Jane

Submitted to: Meeting Abstract
Publication Type: Abstract Only
Publication Acceptance Date: 2/2/2016
Publication Date: 2/4/2016
Citation: Johnson, J.M. 2016. Managing to enhance soil health. Soil Health Conference. February 2-4, 2016. Ames, IA..

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: Healthy soils are critical for meeting current and future societal demands. Management strategies that protect the soil against erosion, build soil organic matter and promote nutrient cycling are ways to enhance soil health. Keeping soils covered and judicious use of agrochemicals are akin to us “humans” needing to eat healthy diets and exercise to promote our health.