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[Link] Accidental Conservationist: Iowa farmer turns tillage happenstance into a way of life

https://www.agweb.com/news/business/conservation/accidental-conservationist-iowa-farmer-turns-tillage-happenstance-way

Iowa farmer Wayne Fredericks turned an accidental tillage comparison into decades of no-till, cover crops and evidence-led conservation.

KindHarvest March 8, 2022

[Link] Soil Proof: The Plan to Quantify Regenerative Agriculture

https://civileats.com/2022/03/07/soil-proof-quantify-regenerative-agriculture-soil-carbon-health/

The 1,000 Farms Initiative aims to measure how agricultural management affects soil, biodiversity, water and farm performance across real commercial f…

KindHarvest March 7, 2022

[Link] With Regenerative Agriculture, Guinness Really Is Good For You!

https://cleantechnica.com/2022/03/05/regenerative-agriculture-could-make-your-favorite-beer-even-more-nutritious/

Guinness launched a regenerative-barley pilot with 40 Irish farms to test how soil-building practices could affect grain, emissions, biodiversity and …

KindHarvest March 7, 2022

[Link] BENEFITS OF COVER CROPS EXTEND TO DRY AREAS

https://www.agronomy.org/news/science-news/benefits-cover-crops-extend-dry-areas/

Research in water-limited regions shows cover crops can still deliver soil benefits, but water use, termination and species choice determine the trade…

KindHarvest March 7, 2022

[Link] The Secret Of Mycorrhizal Fungi

https://indiaeducationdiary.in/universite-de-montreal-the-secret-of-mycorrhizal-fungi/

Research into mycorrhizal fungi suggests plant–fungus partnerships work through combinations and diversity, rather than one universally superior org…

KindHarvest March 4, 2022

[Link] Earthworms Could Replace Synthetic Fertilizers

https://www.technologynetworks.com/applied-sciences/news/earthworms-could-replace-synthetic-fertilizers-359161

Earthworms are often described as ecosystem engineers because they mix residues, build channels and help release nutrients. New research highlights th…

KindHarvest March 4, 2022

[Link] Regenerative farming practices takes farmer from near ruin to success

https://www.wisfarmer.com/story/news/2022/03/02/regenerative-farming-practices-takes-farmer-near-ruin-success/6862755001/

A farm recovery story shows how cover crops, diverse rotations, livestock and less disturbance can rebuild both soil function and business resilience.…

KindHarvest March 4, 2022

[Link] Rebecca Wilson: ‘It’s a privilege to help feed the nation’

https://www.fwi.co.uk/farm-life/young-farmers/rebecca-wilson-its-a-privilege-to-help-feed-the-nation

Young farmer Rebecca Wilson describes food production as both a privilege and a responsibility. Her story explores succession, communication and the m…

KindHarvest February 23, 2022

[Link] No-Till Remains Strong, High Interest in Biologicals, Love-Hate with Covers?

https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/11240-no-till-remains-strong-high-interest-in-biologicals-love-hate-with-covers?v=preview

A North American no-till survey found strong commitment to reduced tillage, rising interest in biological products and mixed experiences with cover cr…

KindHarvest February 23, 2022

[Link] Cover crops can reduce diseases and nematodes

https://www.farmprogress.com/cover-crops/cover-crops-can-reduce-diseases-and-nematodes

Cover crops can help suppress weeds, diseases and plant-parasitic nematodes, but species selection is critical because some covers also host pests. Th…

KindHarvest February 23, 2022

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