This $749,830 federal Project Grant awarded by the Institute of Bioenergy, Climate, and Environment (a division of the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture) under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (CFDA 10.310) will fund research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to evaluate the potential of "ecological intensification" practices, such as cover crops and manure application, to improve soil health, sequester carbon, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Midwestern grain production systems. The key objectives are to: 1) quantify medium-term changes in soil health and carbon sequestration, 2) track the fate and persistence of carbon inputs from cover crops and manure, and 3) assess the net ecosystem carbon balance and greenhouse gas mitigation potential of these ecological intensification practices. This research aims to provide evidence-based insights on how to enhance the overall sustainability and resilience of agricultural production systems in the region.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $749.8k | 5/15/24 |