Helena Agronomy

We all know that there are a number of fields that remain unplanted.  If those fields are left untouched, we will either deal with weeds or fallow syndrome - nutrient problems next year.  Cover crops are a good option for these fields.  Dr. Eileen J. Kladivko is Professor of Agronomy at Purdue University, where she teaches and does research in soil physics, soil biology, and soil management. Her overall research focus has been to identify soil management systems that improve environmental quality and promote agricultural sustainability. Specific research areas have included tile drainage and water quality; the interactions of earthworms, soil management, and soil physical properties; conservation tillage and cover crops for soil quality improvement; and preferential flow of chemicals through soils. She is a founding member of the Midwest Cover Crops Council​.You'll find a number of good resources on her Purdue website:Impacts of tile drainage on crop yields and nitrate losses to surface waterCo