[Link] Northern Illinois ‘Google farmer’ researches regenerative approach
Matt Gehrke is sometimes surprised he could have farmed 240 acres of land in northern Illinois for so many years and known so little about soil.
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[Link] Time to address soil compaction in grassland
“I would rather farmers had a management regime which did not rely on machinery – which in my view is the last option,” he says.
[Link] Highland farm grazes cattle unfenced with GPS collars
The Girvans of Corrimony Farm, near Drumnadrochit, Inverness, could not graze cattle on their unfenced hill without such innovative technology.
[Link] Bigger tires are better for Pa. farmer
“We no-till, manage a lot of manure, and I didn't want compaction. That's why we went that route,” he says.
[Link] Burning stalks: What does it really cost?
https://www.farmprogress.com/penton_modal/nojs/print/445485
Experts say burning crop residue eliminates a precious opportunity to improve soil organic matter content and potentially can lead to substantial nutr…
[Link] Prairie strips prevent soil erosion, help pollinators
Five years ago, four prairie strips were planted on the Stoffel farm. The foundation has been working alongside Iowa State University to build awaren…
[Link] Agroforestry – Growing Trees for Conservation & Profit
the roots reach deep into the ground to cycle nutrients and store carbon, while above ground, the trees protect crops and animals against the elements…
[Link] From cover crops to tillage: How soil health impacts nutrient management
In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, three U of M researchers discuss soil management and nutrient issues.
[Link] Ensuring repeat grass growth is essential
Some farmers opt to keep cows out all year round and take advantage of the cow being able to feed herself and dispose of her own manure, reducing the …
[Link] Biological Products: A Safe, Effective, and Sustainable Option for Farmers
One of the best attributes of biological products, including biostimulants and biofertilizers, is their minimal risk to human health or the environmen…
