Cover Crops and Tillage

These flashcards cover key concepts related to cover crops, tillage practices, and the principles of regenerative agriculture.

The function of cover crops includes preventing __ & runoff, capturing leftover nutrients, and enhancing soil structure.

erosion

Cover crop challenges include cost & labor, soil moisture in the spring, and __ timing.

termination

Tillage is defined as mechanical soil __ to prepare seedbed & control weeds.

disturbance

Tillage can vary by intensity from conventional to reduced, strip till, and __.

no-till

Tillage influences soil structure, residue, and __ cycling.

carbon

One effect of tillage is that it breaks aggregates, leading to faster __ loss.

organic matter

No-till improves infiltration and __.

structure

Regenerative Agriculture focuses on actively improving the land, while Sustainable Agriculture focuses on maintaining long-term __ without harming the environment.

productivity

Key principles of Regenerative Agriculture include keeping soil __, minimizing disturbance, and maximizing biodiversity.

covered

Regenerative Agriculture integrates __ when possible.

livestock