Soil Carbon Cycle and Management Factsheet - SARE Grant Management System

GNC19-292 (project overview)

Project Type: Graduate Student

Funds awarded in 2019: $14,978.00

Projected End Date: 12/30/2020

Grant Recipient: Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Region: North Central

State: Illinois

Graduate Student:

Amanda Weidhuner

Faculty Advisor:

Dr. Amir Sadeghpour

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Description:

In our Educational Material Series #2, this factsheet explains what soil carbon is and influencing factors, the benefits of building soil carbon, and management practices that encourage the development of soil carbon.

Type:

Fact Sheet

File:

Download file (PDF)

Authors:

Dylan Stogsdill, SIUC; Mason Shumate, SIUC; Amanda Weidhuner, SIUC; Amir Sadeghpour, SIUC

Target audiences:

Farmers/Ranchers; Educators; Researchers

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.