Agronomy Research 2014 
 
Sustainable Agriculture Research Education 
(S.A.R.E) Grant Initiative 
Research evaluates different tropical cover crops and 
there ability to be terminated with a roller-crimper to 
produce surface sheet mulch for improved weed 
suppression and soil moisture retention in the following 
vegetable crop rotation.  
Custom built Roller-Crimper and the termination of the  Sunn Hemp cover crop 
resulting in a thick layer of surface sheet mulch 
Control 
Sunn Hemp 
Sunflower 
Biofuel Production in a 
Changing Climate 
STX can serve as a model for climate 
change research. Here we see Guinea 
Grass evaluated as a potential biofuel. 
Multiple Use Crops: 
Did you know that many cover crops can serve multiple functions at once? 
Here we can see bees  foraging pollen and nectar from sun flowers planted 
as a cover crop. 
Sunn Hemp provides protein to sheep. 
 Direct seeding    using a 
“No-Till” Drill to plant 
Sunn Hemp into 
Hurricane Grass to 
improve pasture quality!