Welcome to the recording of CAST's webinar on "Impacts of Soil Health Practices on Hydrologic Processes," held on June 6, 2024. This informative session provides valuable insights from leading experts on soil health and its critical role in agricultural science and hydrologic processes.
Webinar Highlights:
- Overview Presentation: Dr. Briana M. Wyatt (Texas A&M University), Task Force Chair, presents the key findings of the latest publication.
- Expert Panel Discussion: Discussions on implications for water management, flood risk, agricultural production, and more, featuring Todd Peterson, Moderator (Retired Ag Technology Specialist and Soil Health Champion), Jerry Hatfield (National Laboratory for Agriculture and the Environment, Retired), Mitchell Hora (Continuum Ag), and Sean McMahon (Insight Ag Consulting)
- Live Audience Q&A: Interaction with the audience to comprehensively understand the topics discussed.
About the Paper:
The publication focuses on the increasing importance of soil health in sustaining ecosystems, enhancing crop production, and supporting diverse biological functions. It underscores longstanding soil and water conservation practices such as no-tillage and cover crops, emphasizing their benefits, including increased water storage, enhanced crop yields and resilience, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
About the Authors:
Task Force Chair: Dr. Briana M. Wyatt, Texas A&M University
Task Force Authors: Jerry Hatfield, Ken Wacha, Rattan Lal, Antonio Arenas, Hannah Birge, and Gary Schnitkey
CAST Liaison: Todd Peterson
Organization:
Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST)
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