[Link] A perennial grain crop in the rotation?
The soil health and agronomic benefits of perennials in the rotation are well-known places like the Pampas region of Argentina, but have also been obs…
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[Link] ‘We really could change the world’: Oklahoma producers explore new approach to farming, ranching
Some producers swear there’s a better way: regenerative farming.
[Link] Regenerative beef system rivals conventional grazing
A REGENERATIVE beef grazing system being tested by FAI Farms, in conjunction with burger giant McDonalds UK and Ireland, is claimed to offer significa…
[Link] Meet American Vegetable Grower’s 2021 Grower Achievement Award Winners
Holding to standards and ethics, especially related to organic farming and improving the environment, forces his farming team to learn, he says. And t…
[Link] What I’ve Learned from No-Tilling: Take Measure and Take Notice to Make and See No-Till Progress
Gathering data, keeping tabs on weather and more helps Saskatchewan no-tiller Jake Leguee improve crop performance and farm profitability.
[Link] Grower tries out roller-crimper
The goal for the roller-crimper was to kill the rye, lay down a perfect mat of rye straw around the soybeans to keep weeds down and conserve soil mois…
[Link] Study finds cover crops can reduce waterhemp pressure
Cover crops have long been touted as a way to reduce weeds in fields. One University of Missouri study found that one cover crop helps in management …
[Link] Moisture monitoring is critical in high-value crops, Zaccaria says
Growers of high-value specialty crops should monitor soil moisture, atmospheric moisture, and the water inside their plants to optimize their irrigat…
[Link] Minnesota sugarbeet farm works ‘to thrive and to survive’ with sustainability efforts
By reducing heavy tillage and limiting ourselves to no-till and minimum-till strategies on our sandy, irrigated soils, we have seen a noticeable reduc…
[Link] Biochar From Cow Manure Could Be Key To Sustainable Agriculture
Overuse of fresh manure may lead to extensive nutrients (phosphorous and nitrogen) leaching that can flow into rivers and groundwater, and negatively …
