On-Farm

Overview

PSA has partnered with farmers across 25 states to study factors affecting cover crop performance. The On-Farm research teams use common protocols to study the short-term effects of cover crops on farms that currently use cover crops, but may differ in management. Data collected includes field history and management, real-time field weather and soil data, cover crop biomass, and cash crop yield.

By allowing a range of sustainable farming practices, PSA can better study the impact of factors such as termination timing, soil conditions, or climates across the United States, building predictive tools for growers to take the "it depends" out of management choices. For more information, visit the On-Farm Overview. 

Team Information

On-Farm Hotline

For questions about fieldwork, protocols, and troubleshooting, the On-Farm Hotline is available from 9am to 5pm EST. Call Hotlines:

• Water Sensors: (919) 244-‬2749

• Weeds3D: (385) 429-3337

• Forage Box: (571) 327-1372

Email

To contact the On-Farm team, email: psa-on-farm@googlegroups.com 

Meeting Information

Regular meetings are every two weeks on Tuesdays at 10am EST. Join the Zoom at https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/9198193392?pwd=MUI0WlFHS3dTMlk3enBrRlNMOTVtZz09. The passcode is 111111.