[Link] Young producer knew from day one he wanted to farm
Heinrich says farming sustainably is a key component of the operation. “That’s part of our long-term goal. We’re planting cover crops and don’…
[Link] A scientific introduction to soil health
Soil health can be a complex and often-misunderstood facet of farm life.
[Link] Grazing in orchards, vineyards mutually beneficial
In silvopasture, which contains multiple trees, the livestock spread out more. This avoids detrimental impact to a single tree and area.
[Link] Grazing Native Plants – Bringing Back the Edges
Good livestock management practices and thriving wildlife habitat do not have to be mutually exclusive.
[Link] Study Features On-Farm Precision Experiments
Kansas farmers have an opportunity to join other U.S. producers in participating in a $4 million conservation innovation grant aimed at improving the …
[Link] Regenerative farming brings cannabis, food crops into soil harmony
“You don’t really move from conventional to organic to regenerative overnight,” Sardinas says. “It’s not something you can change instantly.…
[Link] Soybean yield higher with cover crop
A three-year study conducted by the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station shows that cover crops can improve yields in soybean fields.
[Link] Conservation practices are on the rise on Minnesota farms and across the U.S.
Now the Janskis are using more cover crops across their land. They've reduced their tillage. And they allow their cattle to graze on some of their fie…
[Link] How legumes offer a solution to rising input costs
The nitrogen-fixing ability of legumes offers great potential for improving nitrogen-use efficiency (NUE), reducing the need for artificial fertiliser…