Restricted Research - Award List, Note/Discussion Page
Fiscal Year: 2023
912 Texas Tech University (142800)
Principal Investigator: McCallister, Donna M.
Total Amount of Contract, Award, or Gift (Annual before 2011): $ 264,664
Exceeds $250,000 (Is it flagged?): Yes
Start and End Dates: 5/11/22 - 9/15/25
Restricted Research: YES
Academic Discipline: Agricultural and Applied Economics
Department, Center, School, or Institute: Agricultural and Applied Economics
Title of Contract, Award, or Gift: Water Conservation using Cover Crops Crop Rotations and Irrigation Technology to Improve Soil Health
Name of Granting or Contracting Agency/Entity:
Texas Water Development Board (580)
CFDA: n/a
Program Title: n/a
Note:
1.1.1: The research project goal is to continue our demonstration of economically viable methods of soil and crop management that conserve irrigation water and improve capture and storage of rainwater. Quantifying aspects related to improved soil health through incorporation of cover crops into existing cropping systems or through crop rotations requires multi-year assessment. Hence, we believe additional years of replication will lead to more robust and reliable results. Lack of appropriate guidelines on soil water balance and economic risks to subsequent crops has hindered adoption of cover crops. Evaluating the water use and economics of multiple species, reduced tillage, and method of termination of cover crops will enable producers to make informed decisions.
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