Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Junior
Major
Agronomy
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Dr. I.P. Handayani
Presentation Format
Poster Presentation
Abstract/Description
Recently, hemp farming systems are increasingly popular in Kentucky replacing tobacco cropping systems. However, the study on the impacts of hemp cropping on soil properties is rarely conducted, resulting in limited data on soil’s behavior/changes under these management practices. Therefore, the objective of this study was to determine soil characteristics including compaction, acidity level, moisture level, and water retention. The measurements were collected from three different hemp fields, three crop rotation studies ( in 2020 - corn, soybean and tobacco) and a bare field adjacent to these fields. All fields are located at Murray State University West Farm, Calloway County, KY. Two soil depth intervals were used in this experiment 7.5 cm and 15 cm representing A horizon/topsoil. The results will be discussed in the presentation. The data from this research will be beneficial for producers and farm managers to predict the future of hemp production and corn-soybean-tobacco crop rotation on the soil’s wellness to promote sustainable agriculture.
Keywords: Acidity, Aggregation, Compaction, Crop rotation, Hemp,Soil Organic Matter
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The Impact of Hemp Cropping Systems on Soil Quality in Western Kentucky
Recently, hemp farming systems are increasingly popular in Kentucky replacing tobacco cropping systems. However, the study on the impacts of hemp cropping on soil properties is rarely conducted, resulting in limited data on soil’s behavior/changes under these management practices. Therefore, the objective of this study was to determine soil characteristics including compaction, acidity level, moisture level, and water retention. The measurements were collected from three different hemp fields, three crop rotation studies ( in 2020 - corn, soybean and tobacco) and a bare field adjacent to these fields. All fields are located at Murray State University West Farm, Calloway County, KY. Two soil depth intervals were used in this experiment 7.5 cm and 15 cm representing A horizon/topsoil. The results will be discussed in the presentation. The data from this research will be beneficial for producers and farm managers to predict the future of hemp production and corn-soybean-tobacco crop rotation on the soil’s wellness to promote sustainable agriculture.
Keywords: Acidity, Aggregation, Compaction, Crop rotation, Hemp,Soil Organic Matter