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Benefits of Rotational Crop Systems By Klaire Howerton
Experts say there are few cons to diversifing crops Rotational crop systems (the suc- managed with rotational crop systems. “When you rotate crops, the same nucessive planting of different crops in the same field) can provide a trient isn’t continually depleted from great deal of benefits to both the the soil,” Scheidt explained. Crop rotation does change the need for fertilizer land and the farmer. But, is there a downside to implement- but does not remove it completely. Inputs will still need to be added to proing this type of system? “There are not many cons to a ro- duce desired yields and replenish what is tational crop system,” according to removed by the crop, Scheidt said. Rotational crop systems can also help University of Missouri Extension Field Agronomist Jill Scheidt. “The main one other aspects of soil health. According to the Noble Research InstiI can think of is the need for different equipment in some instances, but you tute in Oklahoma, rotation helps reduce can usually work around that if needed.” compaction by loosening sub-surface soil. Corn and soybeans require different Rotation can improve soil structure, aeraequipment, but crops like milo, wheat tion and drainage, particularly with deeprooted taproot crops. and soybeans can share Rotation involving the same gear. crops with higher crop Pest and disease control is always a concern “The biggest benefit of residue can reduce sura rotational cropping face crusting and water with crops. system is you break runoff, thereby improv“The biggest benefit of a rotational cropping the life cycle of a lot of ing soil moisture content for the succeeding crop. pests that overwinter system is you break the Legume cover crops life cycle of a lot of pests in crop residue.” will have the same benthat overwinter in crop – Jill Scheidt efits of weed, insect and residue,” Scheidt said. “Many insects and diseases need certain disease control, as well as improve fertility of soil by nitrogen fixation. Cover host crops to survive. The majority of crop diseases do not affect crops will also act as a barrier to reduce both grass and broadleaf crops, so rotating wind and water erosion. The Noble Institute also noted imbreaks the lifecycle of those diseases.” Planting a broadleaf crop one year and a proved yields when crops are rotated. Yields are higher when a crop different grass crop the next also allows producers than the preceding crop is grown. Research the opportunity for better weed control. Scheidt gave an example with water- has shown even with the same fertility levhemp and palmer amaranth (difficult to els, significant positive yield differences can be achieved through rotation. control pigweeds). The benefits of crop rotation tend to “In some areas, these broadleaf weeds have resistance to glyphosate. Growing outweigh the potential cost of acquiring a grass crop, like corn, allows producers different equipment. Speaking with the local Extension agents to spray a broadleaf weed killer that isn’t can help producers determine the best sucpossible to spray in soybeans,” she said. Nutrient depletion of the soil can be cessional planting strategy for their land.
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