[Link] We can do something about it!
Today, diversity on the Heinemann farm includes a continuation of the corn, soybeans, and also oats, cereal rye, barley, heirloom corn, crimson clover…
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[Link] Farmers eye towards regenerative agriculture to fight dry summer
The newest part of science is we need to add ruminates back to the ecosystem. A ruminate expels about 80% of what it eats as manure, so it’s a reall…
[Link] Explore the Impact of Pollinators and Prairie Strips
Prairie strips are strategically placed native prairie plantings in crop fields to improve soil health and water quality, as well as to provide critic…
[Link] How agricultural lenders can support farmers in boosting soil health
Everyone in the agriculture sector has a stake in better understanding the financial impacts of soil health practices, particularly farmers and their …
[Link] Alternative Cover Crops
Exploring different ideas for cover cropping in the tunnels at Spring Forth Farm!
[Link] Pigs on the move: Self-driving pig houses
Does keeping pigs in mobile, self-driving animal houses sound futuristic? Not according to a recent Canadian initiative.
[Link] Now is the time to plant wildflower seeds
Because of the fall planting, the seeds should not require too much care and watering. Blooms should begin to appear in early spring, depending on the…
[Link] Diversity is King
Access to good-quality crop residues for production purposes remains one of the most significant challenges for farmers around the world.
[Link] Reducing Input Costs with Cover Crops: Part 1
With strategic use, cover crops can help decrease inputs like fuel and labor, while providing long-term production benefits from resource improvement.
[Link] Farming on ‘verge of crisis’ unless more young people enter
“There are simply not enough people coming into the industry, especially amongst the younger generation,” said Mr Scott, who has worked in farming…
