Sure. If you e-mail me at rwkloot@esri.sc.edu I can refer you to video resources on another site (YouTube does not allow me to post links in these messages) that may help you understand this process better.
I am doing the project on how clover when used as a cover crop helps the nitrogen in the soil you siad that the nitrogen is mainly held in the roots or readaly decomposing material therefor doesnt do any thing to the soil with out the Proper decomposition so if I had three plots and only one of the plots nitrates rose after planting and grazing the clover maybe the plot that had a raise had more decomposition right? But I still don't get why there would be a lower in the nitrates at the other
That would be my guess. Inorgnaic N is such a volatile measure as to change on a daily basis, but other things like above ground residue and lenght of time that the cover crop was killed may play into it. Scott Utley may have some insights into this - his e-mail is: siutley@uga.edu
Hi I am an texas FFA member I did a science fair project on crimson clover we tested to see if it would raise nitrogen levels in poor soil, we had three different plots and took three different samples and sent them to Texas a and m university to have them tested when the results came back the clover raised the levels of nitrogen in one of the plots but the other two lowered do you think that a drought could have effected this or that other plants growing on the property could result in the red
That's interesting. I am wondering whether that only checked for inorganic N (nitrates nitrites and ammonia) - the majority of the N would be held in organic form either live roots or readily deomposable material. This only mineralizes as soil organisms use it for energy . The inorgnaic N is only a snapshot of N in the soil at the time and does not account for all the organic N. If you e-mail me at rwkloot@esri.sc.edu I can refer you to other video resources in this area.
Nice crop you have there. I have a family orchard and we use a mixed cover crop of buckwheat, clover and French marigolds under the trees. I think if you have nematode problem, you should give French marigolds a try. They produce heaps of growth, self-seed and when they rot down in the field, they produce a natural gas that kills nematodes. Really saves you from buying sprays. Give them a try, cheap and easy to grow.
Great. If you e-mail me at rwkloot@esri.sc.edu I can show you some of the other work I have done on a different site of mixed cover crops, cover crop rolling, etc.
Glad to see good cover crops and good cover crop work. With your "old" soils have you looked at any cover crop mixes/cocktails like the guys in North Dakota have been working on? I would think w/ your growing season you would be able to out produce their 4K lbs of dry matter/ac vs <2k lbs dry matter/ac w/ monoculture covers.
Did I understand correctly, your letting the clover reseed itself? Are you spraying it out then in April or rolling it?
Sorry not to reply so late. I was not involved in the decisions, but after a trip to Burleigh Co., ND, I am convinced that a mix would be even more beneficil to their soil biology. Yes, the the clover is reseeeding itself. I belive they spray and b/c the above ground biomass is lower they don't need to roll.
Ok thank you so much for your time and help it means a lot:) thanks again.
Grandchampx5 7 months ago
Sure. If you e-mail me at rwkloot@esri.sc.edu I can refer you to video resources on another site (YouTube does not allow me to post links in these messages) that may help you understand this process better.
Buzatesri 7 months ago
I am doing the project on how clover when used as a cover crop helps the nitrogen in the soil you siad that the nitrogen is mainly held in the roots or readaly decomposing material therefor doesnt do any thing to the soil with out the Proper decomposition so if I had three plots and only one of the plots nitrates rose after planting and grazing the clover maybe the plot that had a raise had more decomposition right? But I still don't get why there would be a lower in the nitrates at the other
Grandchampx5 7 months ago
That would be my guess. Inorgnaic N is such a volatile measure as to change on a daily basis, but other things like above ground residue and lenght of time that the cover crop was killed may play into it. Scott Utley may have some insights into this - his e-mail is: siutley@uga.edu
Buzatesri 7 months ago
Hi I am an texas FFA member I did a science fair project on crimson clover we tested to see if it would raise nitrogen levels in poor soil, we had three different plots and took three different samples and sent them to Texas a and m university to have them tested when the results came back the clover raised the levels of nitrogen in one of the plots but the other two lowered do you think that a drought could have effected this or that other plants growing on the property could result in the red
Grandchampx5 7 months ago
That's interesting. I am wondering whether that only checked for inorganic N (nitrates nitrites and ammonia) - the majority of the N would be held in organic form either live roots or readily deomposable material. This only mineralizes as soil organisms use it for energy . The inorgnaic N is only a snapshot of N in the soil at the time and does not account for all the organic N. If you e-mail me at rwkloot@esri.sc.edu I can refer you to other video resources in this area.
Buzatesri 7 months ago
Nice crop you have there. I have a family orchard and we use a mixed cover crop of buckwheat, clover and French marigolds under the trees. I think if you have nematode problem, you should give French marigolds a try. They produce heaps of growth, self-seed and when they rot down in the field, they produce a natural gas that kills nematodes. Really saves you from buying sprays. Give them a try, cheap and easy to grow.
TTLM77 8 months ago
Great. If you e-mail me at rwkloot@esri.sc.edu I can show you some of the other work I have done on a different site of mixed cover crops, cover crop rolling, etc.
Buzatesri 8 months ago
great video. learned a lot :)
omnicat27 8 months ago
This is very good information! I knew both Ronnie and Scott before they were this important and this famous.
chcot 1 year ago
ha ha!
Buzatesri 1 year ago
Glad to see good cover crops and good cover crop work. With your "old" soils have you looked at any cover crop mixes/cocktails like the guys in North Dakota have been working on? I would think w/ your growing season you would be able to out produce their 4K lbs of dry matter/ac vs <2k lbs dry matter/ac w/ monoculture covers.
Did I understand correctly, your letting the clover reseed itself? Are you spraying it out then in April or rolling it?
NoTill1825 1 year ago
Sorry not to reply so late. I was not involved in the decisions, but after a trip to Burleigh Co., ND, I am convinced that a mix would be even more beneficil to their soil biology. Yes, the the clover is reseeeding itself. I belive they spray and b/c the above ground biomass is lower they don't need to roll.
Buzatesri 1 year ago
wish i had this guys soil!
freestylze 1 year ago