Differentiation should include advantages and disadvantages of
- no-till practices
- conservation tillage
- conventional tillage
- crop rotation
- green manuring and cover cropping
- crop residues
- organic matter additions
- soil amendments
- use of integrated pest management (IPM)
- integrated plant nutrient management
- best management practices.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are examples of no-till planting?
- When is conservation tilling optimal?
- What crops do well with conventional tilling?
- What is sustainable crop production?