Soil Management Practices

Each practice page includes sections on predicted outcomes (based on research), how-to information and site-specific considerations. Region-specific information is indicated.

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Management practices that affect soil quality

Cultivation

Tillage, conservation tillage, and no-till
Residue management
Controlled Traffic

Cropping

Cover crops
Crop rotations
Double cropping
Intercropping
Legumes
Residue management
Trap crops

Fertility

Synthetic Amendments

Nutrient management
pH management

Organic Amendments

Soil biology
Manure management
Green manures

Residue management

Water Management

Irrigation
Drainage
Salinity
Buffer strips, contour strips

Pest Management

IPM
Intercropping
Trap crops
Weed Management