ORCA General Poster Session
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Senior
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Agronomy
2nd Student Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
2nd Student Major
Agronomy
3rd Student Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
3rd Student Major
Agronomy
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Iin Handayani
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Assessing Soil Properties under Different Cropping systems in Western Kentucky
Tyler Fuesler, Ward Carter, Ben Heimann, Corey Hale, Mallorie Snider, Dr. Brian Parr, Dr. Iin Handayani
Hutson School of Agriculture, Murray State University
Abstract
Understanding soil properties that result from different crops is important when considering inputs and land management. Soil properties are affected differently by each crop management practices. The objective of this study was to compare selected soil properties collected from fields of tobacco, hemp, tall hemp, sod, CRP, corn, and soybeans located in Western Kentucky. Three undisturbed and disturbed soil samples were taken from each field at the depth of 0-7.5 cm. The samples were analyzed for soil organic carbon (SOC), total porosity, soil compaction, and soil pH. These properties are important indicators of soil quality and health to promote crop productivity. A soil pH meter was used in the field to record soil pH at 10 different spots in each field. Disturbed soil samples were used to determine soil organic carbon. The undisturbed samples were used to determine total porosity and soil compaction. Statistical analysis was performed on these samples to test the different effects certain crops have on soil properties. The results of this study will help farmers be more profitable when deciding on input amounts and planning next year’s crop by being able to see the effects of the current year’s crop on soil properties.
Keywords: acidity, compaction, cropping systems, porosity, soil organic carbon
Location
Waterfield Gallery
Start Date
November 2021
End Date
November 2021
Fall Scholars Week 2021 Event
EES Poster Session
Assessing Soil Properties under Different Cropping Systems in Western Kentucky
Waterfield Gallery
Assessing Soil Properties under Different Cropping systems in Western Kentucky
Tyler Fuesler, Ward Carter, Ben Heimann, Corey Hale, Mallorie Snider, Dr. Brian Parr, Dr. Iin Handayani
Hutson School of Agriculture, Murray State University
Abstract
Understanding soil properties that result from different crops is important when considering inputs and land management. Soil properties are affected differently by each crop management practices. The objective of this study was to compare selected soil properties collected from fields of tobacco, hemp, tall hemp, sod, CRP, corn, and soybeans located in Western Kentucky. Three undisturbed and disturbed soil samples were taken from each field at the depth of 0-7.5 cm. The samples were analyzed for soil organic carbon (SOC), total porosity, soil compaction, and soil pH. These properties are important indicators of soil quality and health to promote crop productivity. A soil pH meter was used in the field to record soil pH at 10 different spots in each field. Disturbed soil samples were used to determine soil organic carbon. The undisturbed samples were used to determine total porosity and soil compaction. Statistical analysis was performed on these samples to test the different effects certain crops have on soil properties. The results of this study will help farmers be more profitable when deciding on input amounts and planning next year’s crop by being able to see the effects of the current year’s crop on soil properties.
Keywords: acidity, compaction, cropping systems, porosity, soil organic carbon