How to sample for earthworms to monitor soil health

GNC19-292 (project overview)

Project Type: Graduate Student

Funds awarded in 2019: $14,978.00

Projected End Date: 12/30/2020

Grant Recipients: Southern Illinois University Carbondale; Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Region: North Central

State: Illinois

Graduate Student:

Amanda Weidhuner

Faculty Advisor:

Dr. Amir Sadeghpour

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Description:

A YouTube video of protocol to sample for earthworms in an agronomic setting to evaluate earthworm populations as a soil health indicator.

Type:

Multimedia

Author:

Amanda Weidhuner, SIUC

Target audiences:

Farmers/Ranchers; Educators; Researchers

URL:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZYYDYFPKw0

This product is associated with the project "What soil ecosystem services and economic benefits does 50 years of no-till provide in contrast to other tillage practices in Southern Illinois?"

Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.