Applied Research

Chicken litter application effect on soil health and soybean yield

This experiment is a three-year collaborative effort with Dr. Saulo Castro, conducted at the Dean Lee Research and Extension Center in Alexandria, LA. The goal of this study is to demonstrate and quantify the benefits of using chicken litter in crop fields, particularly its potential to enhance soil organic matter and overall soil fertility. Through this research, we aim to provide science-based evidence supporting the use of organic amendments such as chicken litter to improve soil health and promote resilient soybean yields.