Purdue University Broadbalk Experiment

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Purdue Agronomy

Rothamsted

Purdue College of Agriculture


Morrow Plots, University of Illinois

Sanborn Field, Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station

The Broadbalk Experiment

Highlights of the Broadbalk experiment

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Take a long journey into history with this 17 minute program as it highlights the long term goals of the experiment and provides an insightful commentary on the findings that have impacted agriculture production for a century and a half. Rothamsted, once known as Rothamsted Experimental Station, is located outside of Harpenden in the United Kingdom and is among the oldest research stations in the world.

The Broadbalk program, narrated by Lawes Senior Trust Fellow Mr. Johnny Johnson, is an excellent introduction for this historic experiment. Some of the program highlights include:

  • goals and objectives of the experiment
  • changes that have been implemented
  • major research findings

Johnson describes how the experiment originated, and its importance in today’s society. Effects of nutrient applications and cropping patterns on crop growth and management, as well as environmental effects are illustrated. Johnson describes how this experiment has implications to today’s agriculture, and how this information applies to nutrient usage and environmental quality today.

This program was designed for professors and professionals in agriculture, agronomy, natural resources or environmental sciences. It has also been adapted worldwide for outreach and continuing education programs in soils, fertility, cropping systems, and natural resources.

The approximately 17 minute program is available in DVD(DVD-AY-1) or VHS(V-AY-14) format. There are three ways to order this program.

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