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crops that drain the soil?
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Posted by diggerdave on October 05, 2005 at 13:36:38 from (152.163.101.7):
Hi All - looking to the experts out there on this one. I have an out of state chunk of land that is farmed by a local farmer (at not cost) It rotates from from alphalfa to corn for silage ever few years. I know nothing about crops but got to wondering do either of these crops over the long term will end up "draining" the soil. (Im talking nutirients not moisture here) He does spray manure from time to time. Is this rotation healthy for the land or should I pursue something different? Bear in mind I whole-heartedly support farming and dont want to "cost" the farmer unnecessary $$, but in the same breath I am merely a steward of the land while im on this earth... Logically it would seem that since this type of farming has gone on for generations Ive really nothing to worry about. Thanks
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