Welcome to CCDSS — Enhancing Decision-Making in Cover Cropping
About CCDSS
Figure 1. Rye cover crop in April 2021, Mead, Nebraska.
CCDSS, a collaborative initiative between UNL's National Drought Mitigation Center and USDA ARS, is designed to enhance agricultural decision-making through advanced simulation modeling. Our system helps users optimize cover crop strategies, improve soil health, and boost crop productivity by providing data-driven insights. Tailored specifically for producers, farm managers, and agricultural researchers, CCDSS equips its users to make informed decisions that support sustainable farming practices and climate resilience.
Why CCDSS?
- Data-Driven Decisions: Leverage robust crop models to plan and execute cover crop strategies effectively.
- User-Centric Design: Developed with input from farmers and agricultural experts to ensure practicality and ease of use.
- Sustainability Focus: Aims to improve agricultural sustainability and ecosystem benefits through innovative technology.
Conceptual framework of the tool
Contact us
For inquiries and support, please contact:
Girma Birru
USDA-ARS, Agroecosystem Research Management Unit
251 Filley Hall | 3720 UNL-East Campus Loop South
Lincoln, NE 68583
Email: girma.birr@usda.gov
Phone: 515-203-9630
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