Sandra Marquart-Pyatt

Feb 28, 2025 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Jennifer Lai |Sandra Marquart-Pyatt |Kristina Beethem

Introduction In the US Corn Belt, problems such as soil erosion, non-point source water pollution, and declining soil health have plagued agriculture for decades (Hellerstein, Vilorio, and Ribaudo 2019; Thaler, Larsen, and Yu 2021). In response, researchers, consultants, and government agencies have encouraged the development of conservation practices that align with farmers' production goals while also improving soil retention and health.