Demonstration of Innovative Interseeding Technology for Crop Rotations to Enhance Soil Properties and Reduce Energy Consumption and Pest Occurrence While Optimizing Farm Profits

This project proposes to modify planting equipment of 20 Environmental Quality Incentives Program eligible farmers to allow for interseeding and establish six “Prototype Fields” per year to directly train producers of soybean, cotton, peanut and wheat in the use, benefits and effectiveness of interseeding technology. The project will also demonstrate and evaluate the effects of interseeding technology combined with crop rotations on soil chemical, physical, and biological properties, fuel consumption, pest management and farm profits. The project also aims to implement an aggressive training program for crop consultants, technology providers, and county Extension agents to become the primary providers of interseeding technology for growers beyond the geographic and time limitations of this project.