Independent agricultural news briefs, selected and explained by the KindHarvest Team.
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Holistic Management · Insect Management · Regenerative Agriculture · World Ag News
“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 insects and the ‘biological control’ services they
Holistic Management · Soil Health · World Ag News
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 become run-off, may be the main method
Soil Biology · Soil Health · World Ag News
“Research suggests phytochemicals are potentially anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and antioxidant at moderate doses, but we also know at high doses some of these can become problematic.”
Regenerative Agriculture · Soil Biology · Soil Health · World Ag News
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 animals and farmers. This is primarily accomplished by
Livestock · Regenerative Agriculture · World Ag News
In 2021, Heifer Ranch became a Savory Hub – a center for teaching holistic land management practices to restore grassland ecosystems.
Cover Crops · Holistic Management · Soil Biology · Soil Health · World Ag News
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 began strip-tilling in front of corn 15
Holistic Management · Regenerative Agriculture · Soil Biology · Soil Health · World Ag News
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 Family’s Journey into Regenerative Agriculture.”
Holistic Management · Nutrition Management · Soil Biology · Soil Health · World Ag News
Native plant varieties that have deep, multilayered root systems and stiff stems that hold up during heavy rainfall form the backbone of prairie strips.
Soil Biology · Soil Health · World Ag News
“I see this invisible world of bacteria and fungi, the microbial world, everywhere,” says DeAngelis. “Most microbes help us, and we need to know more about them to ensure the health, safety
Livestock · World Ag News
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’ve studied for many years used to add