[Link] Insects as ‘livestock’ in trial to harness ‘flower power’ to fight pests
“In the last few years, however, there has been a huge increase in the number of farmers now engaging with methods to encourage these beneficial ins…
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[Link] How no-till farming has seen major benefits during drought conditions
The less compact the soil is, the less run-off is expected, another benefit of no-till farming. Conserving water into the land, rather than see it bec…
[Link] Improving soil health, plant diversity can impact nutrients in food
“Research suggests phytochemicals are potentially anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and antioxidant at moderate doses, but we also know at high dose…
[Link] Regenerative Organic Certified: Setting the Standard for Soil Health, Animal Welfare, and Farmworker Fairness
Put simply, it’s a method of farming that seeks to sequester carbon, improve soil health, boost crop nutrients, and improve the livelihood of the an…
[Link] Heifer Ranch Achieves Regenerative Agriculture Milestone
In 2021, Heifer Ranch became a Savory Hub – a center for teaching holistic land management practices to restore grassland ecosystems.
[Link] FOCUS ON WHOLE-FARM SOIL HEALTH
Focusing on soil health is nothing new to Shuter. He switched to no-till 38 years ago, when the untested practice drew criticism from neighbors. He be…
[Link] ‘Ag Done Right’ Pays Off for N.D. No-Tiller in More Ways than One
Gabe is a partner in the educational group Understanding Ag and an instructor for Soil Health Academy and has written a book, “Dirt to Soil, One Fam…
[Link] Prairie strips can take pounding rains
Native plant varieties that have deep, multilayered root systems and stiff stems that hold up during heavy rainfall form the backbone of prairie strip…
[Link] HOW THE SECRET WORLD OF SOIL MICROBES HELPS KEEP CARBON IN THE GROUND
“I see this invisible world of bacteria and fungi, the microbial world, everywhere,” says DeAngelis. “Most microbes help us, and we need to know…
[Link] Being a Thinking Grazier Includes Understanding How Animals Choose What to Eat
Darrell Emmick points out the importance of understanding what a cow needs to be most productive and how she chooses those foods. It’s something I…
