David Wright

Extension Specialist,
 Cropping Systems & Conservation Tillage

Professor of Agronomy

Current Projects

Impacts of Conservation Tillage on Row Crops

Switching to conservation tillage on all row crops in the Southeast over the past 5 years has resulted in savings of over $100 million to growers.

Using research data from long term or older research studies, we developed a business model using a sod-based rotation to improve yields and reduce pest problems and pesticide use.  More...

Sod Rotation

The use of crop rotation is a fundamental principle of sound crop production. The rotation of bahiagrass sod, which can be used as pasture or cut for hay, is a proven method to increase yields of peanut and cotton crops.

This multi-state project has research sites in Alabama, Florida and Georgia and involves cooperation from state and federal agencies. In Alabama and at one Florida site, cattle will be used to harvest the grass produced as stocker cattle and cow-calf operations, respectively. At the second Florida site and at Georgia, the grass will be harvested as hay.  More...