crop rotation
noun
: the practice of growing different crops in succession on the same land chiefly to preserve the productive capacity of the soil
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The New York Times reported Wednesday that Kennedy wrote a letter to universities in January suggesting 71 topics, including food allergies, dietary supplements, wearable devices, composting and crop rotation.
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Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 5 Mar. 2026
Having a log of what crops were planted where is important for year-to-year management, especially in regards to crop rotations.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
Learn why crop rotation is such an important practice and how it’s done.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 20 Feb. 2026
Combine crop rotation with mechanical barriers such as floating row covers and other natural pest control measures.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
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Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 5 Mar. 2026
Having a log of what crops were planted where is important for year-to-year management, especially in regards to crop rotations.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
Learn why crop rotation is such an important practice and how it’s done.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 20 Feb. 2026
Combine crop rotation with mechanical barriers such as floating row covers and other natural pest control measures.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Crop rotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crop%20rotation. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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