Independent agricultural news briefs, selected and explained by the KindHarvest Team.
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Regenerative Agriculture · World Ag News
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.
Soil Health · World Ag News
“I would rather farmers had a management regime which did not rely on machinery – which in my view is the last option,” he says.
Beef · Business Innovation · Livestock · World Ag News
The Girvans of Corrimony Farm, near Drumnadrochit, Inverness, could not graze cattle on their unfenced hill without such innovative technology.
Soil Health · World Ag News
“We no-till, manage a lot of manure, and I didn’t want compaction. That’s why we went that route,” he says.
Nutrition Management · Soil Health · World Ag News
Experts say burning crop residue eliminates a precious opportunity to improve soil organic matter content and potentially can lead to substantial nutrient loss.
Holistic Management · Soil Health · World Ag News
Five years ago, four prairie strips were planted on the Stoffel farm. The foundation has been working alongside Iowa State University to build awareness about the ecosystem services prairie strips provide across
Holistic Management · Soil Health · World Ag News
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 & provide vital habitats for wildlife and
Cover Crops · Holistic Management · Nutrition Management · Soil Biology · Soil Health · World Ag News
In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, three U of M researchers discuss soil management and nutrient issues.
Beef · Dairy · Livestock · World Ag News
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 overall costs of
Disease Management · Holistic Management · Insect Management · Nutrition Management · Regenerative Agriculture · World Ag News
One of the best attributes of biological products, including biostimulants and biofertilizers, is their minimal risk to human health or the environment when used as directed.