We have so many new followers (Yay!) that we thought we should throw out a little RegenPGC refresher! For the record, we are a USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture project hosted at Iowa State University. You can always learn more about our research at more on our website - www.regenpgc.org Iowa State University - College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Iowa State University Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
RegenPGC
农业、建筑、采矿机械制造业
Ames，Iowa 594 位关注者
Planting a perennial cover crop alongside annual row crops.
关于我们
We are RegenPGC* (“Regenerating America’s Working Landscapes to Enhance Natural Resources and Public Goods through Perennial Groundcover”), a transdisciplinary team of academic and industry scientists and engineers funded by USDA-NIFA. Our shared vision is to make year-round groundcover on working lands the norm, rather than the exception, for Midwestern US agriculture and beyond. Central to our approach is developing and de-risking perennial groundcover systems, where a perennial cover crop is planted once and then persists for multiple years alongside annual crops such as corn and soybean. By providing year-round groundcover, PGC can deliver multiple ecosystem services, including conserving soil resources, reducing nutrient export, enhancing carbon sequestration, and suppressing weeds, thereby reducing herbicide requirements. Compared to conventional cover cropping, a PGC approach has lower management requirements, which could facilitate the widespread adoption of cover cropping systems critical to achieving measurable differences in large-scale environmental issues. Ready to learn more? Jump over to our website www.regenpgc.org *RegenPGC is supported by Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grant No. 2021-68012-35923 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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www.regenpgc.org
RegenPGC的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 农业、建筑、采矿机械制造业
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- 11-50 人
- 总部
- Ames，Iowa
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- 教育机构
- 创立
- 2022
- 领域
- cover crops、Agronomy、sustainable agriculture、ecosystem services、graduate education、Ag extension、bioeconomy、turf grasses和corn breeding
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617 Bissell Rd
Iowa State University
US，Iowa，Ames，50011
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Our project is also interested in corn stover as a biofuel source.
Did you know? As corn production increases, so does the amount of residue—up to 4.75 tons per acre! An Iowa State University Study found that while retaining residue can build soil organic matter, the sheer volume can cause issues like cold, wet soil and delayed planting. Enter partial residue harvest: a game-changer for modern farming systems. By harvesting some of the residue, we can warm and dry the soil, promote quicker nitrogen cycling and improve cover crop growth—all without sacrificing yield. Plus, it helps tackle environmental challenges like greenhouse gas emissions and water quality. Maybe it's time to rethink residue management for a more sustainable and profitable future. Learn more about Conservation Crop Residue Harvest: https://bit.ly/3Xjd9I8
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It's spring! It's time to plant some new ideas. Our @RegenPGC Perennial Groundcover Project does precisely that. We are working on new approaches to a lot of old issues, such as how to: ? Reduce soil erosion (reduced P losses) ? Reduce water runoff ? Increase water infiltration ? Improve #soil quality AND? ? How to achieve greater stover harvest Dr. Raj Raman has some ideas on these topics, which he covers in this video presentation, "Perennial Groundcovers in Corn & Soybean Production Systems: Potential & Scalability" You will find the video at?https://lnkd.in/diCbCdTy and the accompanying Field Notes at https://lnkd.in/dZnMyeYi Biotechnology Outreach Education Center Iowa State University Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Iowa State University - College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
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RegenPGC转发了
Hello! ?? If you grow almonds, winegrapes, or grow other permanent crops in California who keeps your ground covered in living roots, we want to speak with you! Based on grower input, we're developing a new way to earn revenue on your acres and would love the opportunity to share about it with you in a short online meeting. Be the first to learn about this exciting new initiative by grabbing an appointment slot today! https://lnkd.in/gjmeQfHj
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We have been honored with a massive increase in followers these last few weeks (We think our team members, Thomas Lubberstedt and Amani Elobeid, are behind this new interest). We realized some of you may be new to perennial groundcover and its potential for modern #agrictulture. So, let's start a new series of posts to acquaint (or reacquaint) folks with @regenPGC. This video features Dr. Ken Moore and Roger Hintz, two guys who have the most experience of anyone trying to manage and maintain yields when incorporating perennial ground cover into a row crop system –so, this video - https://lnkd.in/gbdgz9mQ is for you. (See the accompanying Field Notes at https://lnkd.in/gHQsGpXP) Iowa State University Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Iowa State University - College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Biotechnology Outreach Education Center
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Here’s an opportunity to join our Cracker Jack research team. You and your students will tremendously benefited!
Attention K-12 Teachers and Pre-service Teachers! Are you ready for an unforgettable summer? Apply now for the Summer Research Program at Iowa State University! This prestigious opportunity allows educators to collaborate with top researchers and their teams, gain invaluable hands-on experience, and get paid to learn! Join a cohort of teachers who form lasting connections beyond the summer experience. Application Deadline: March 15, 2025 Program Duration: June 18 - July 30, 2025 For more information, contact: [email protected] Visit our website to learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gZpNUGbu RET application form: https://lnkd.in/gxF8Mq9e REU application form: https://lnkd.in/gzuJG87g Don’t miss this chance to make the summer of 2025 one to remember!
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RegenPGC转发了
On National Ag Day, we recognize the unwavering dedication of American farmers, ranchers, and ag workers for providing the food and resources that sustain our communities. USDA is committed to supporting their vital work & ensuring a strong future for generations to come. #AgDay25 #NationalAgDay
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Great question, and one of our project works on every day!
Could long-term ?? cover crops positively impact your #soil structure?? Explore how using #covercrops can reduce ?? soil compaction and influence ?? #nutrient distribution on this episode of the ??? Pods of Potential podcast ?? https://hubs.li/Q03c9BlC0 Funded by the soybean checkoff.
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Boom! We have dropped our latest Quarterly Project Report. Catch it here: https://lnkd.in/g-iWSGxu Read it, and you will see that we continue to make significant progress in our fourth year. This last quarter, we focused on creating a successful five-week webinar series that engaged over 200 participants, ongoing research across multiple objectives, and continued development of educational resources. As always, we are focused on developing transformative approaches to agricultural production that enhance farm resilience while promoting economic vitality. Biotechnology Outreach Education Center Iowa State University Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Iowa State University - College of Agriculture and Life Sciences #Agriculture, #Farming
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Today's food for thought vis a vis cover crops. From the Iowa State University research enterprise comes this: "The amount of nitrogen fertilizer needed to maximize the profitability of corn production in the Midwest has been increasing by about 1.2% per year for the past three decades, according to new Iowa State University research."