ReCarbonizing Row Crop Ag Lands Evidence based mgmt. strategies to increase soil carbon and promote financial resilience for farmers
Webinar Details
When:
May 28, 2019 2:00 pm US/Eastern
Length: 01:09 (hh:mm)
Advance Registration NOT required.
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Presenter(s):
- Justin Mount, CCA, USDA NRCS Climate Hub, Ames, Iowa
CEU Credits/Certificate Offered:
- Certificate of Participation
- Conservation Planner (CP) - 1 hour Conservation Planning Credit
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This webinar, led by Justin Mount, explores tools and strategies to help farmers engage with USDA Climate Hubs, focusing on the services they offer. It also covers rainfall variability, the Soil Conditioning Index, and how to use the Integrated Erosion Tool (IET) to model farming systems and promote sustainable practices.
This webinar, hosted by the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), focuses on soil health and carbon sequestration in row crop agriculture. Led by Justin Mount, a Climate Hub Liaison, the session covers the role of USDA Climate Hubs, observed and projected rainfall variability, and the impact of these changes on agricultural productivity. The discussion emphasizes the Soil Conditioning Index (SCI) and Integrated Erosion Tool (IET) as essential tools for modeling soil health and predicting erosion risks. Attendees will learn about strategies to enhance soil resilience, such as improving organic matter, adopting conservation tillage, and implementing cover cropping techniques. The economic incentives and environmental benefits of these practices are also explored, highlighting the long-term profitability and sustainability of soil conservation. The target audience includes row crop farmers, agronomists, conservation planners, and policymakers interested in improving soil health and mitigating climate-related agricultural challenges. The webinar provides practical insights on reducing soil degradation, optimizing nutrient management, and utilizing emerging carbon market opportunities. Key takeaways include the importance of continuous living roots, improving soil water-holding capacity, and integrating precision conservation tools to enhance farm resilience against extreme weather events.
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