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Research Project: Managing Manure as a Soil Resource for Improved Biosecurity, Nutrient Availability, and Soil Sustainability

Location: Agroecosystem Management Research

Title: Strip cropping

Author
item Gilley, John
item Wacha, Kenneth - Ken

Submitted to: SERA-IEG 17 Bulletin
Publication Type: Popular Publication
Publication Acceptance Date: 3/9/2023
Publication Date: 3/9/2023
Citation: Gilley, J.E., Wacha, K.M. 2023. Strip cropping. SERA-IEG 17 Bulletin. AVAILABLE.

Interpretive Summary: Strip cropping is growing planned rotations of erosion- resistant and erosion-susceptible crops or fallow on cropland areas in a systematic arrangement of strips across a field. This practice is used on cropland and selected recreation and wildlife areas where field crops are grown. This practice is effective since crops are arranged so that a strip of grass or close-growing vegetation is alternated with a clean tilled section or area with less protective cover. The strip widths are typically equal across the field. Strip cropping is one of the least expensive erosion control practices. This practice is most effective when used in combination with other nutrient and erosion control measures.

Technical Abstract: Strip cropping is growing planned rotations of erosion- resistant and erosion-susceptible crops or fallow on cropland areas in a systematic arrangement of strips across a field. This practice is used on cropland and selected recreation and wildlife areas where field crops are grown. This practice is effective since crops are arranged so that a strip of grass or close-growing vegetation is alternated with a clean tilled section or area with less protective cover. The strip widths are typically equal across the field. Strip cropping is one of the least expensive erosion control practices. This practice is most effective when used in combination with other nutrient and erosion control measures.