Tillage and Cover Cropping Enhanced Yield, Nitrogen Use Efficiency, and Soil Health in Organic Industrial Hemp–Barley Rotations

Content Source: Rodale Institute

Resource Explained

This Rodale Institute research summary summarizes a 2021–2024 study on organic hemp–barley rotations, comparing tillage methods, legume cover crops, and nitrogen rates. It covers effects on hemp establishment, hemp and barley yields, nitrogen supply, and soil health indicators.

Region

Northeast/Mid-Atlantic

Topic

Cropping Systems, Crop Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Year Published

2026

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