Independent agricultural news briefs, selected and explained by the KindHarvest Team.
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Cover Crops · Holistic Management · Nutrition Management · Soil Health · World Ag News
Indiana’s conservation transect survey found nearly 1.5 million acres of overwinter living cover in 2021, alongside strong adoption of no-till and reduced tillage.
Holistic Management · Insect Management · Nutrition Management · Regenerative Agriculture · Soil Biology · Soil Health · World Ag News
A multi-year Rutgers-led study found that stable crop pollination depends on a wider diversity of bee species than a single-day observation suggests.
Cover Crops · Holistic Management · Weed Management · World Ag News
University of Wisconsin field research suggests that substantial cereal rye biomass can help suppress waterhemp, with planting and termination timing remaining crucial.
Holistic Management · Nutrition Management · World Ag News
Long-term experiments indicate that rotations, manure and compost can reduce reliance on chemical fertiliser while maintaining yields, though results depend on local conditions.
Cover Crops · Holistic Management · Soil Biology · Soil Health · World Ag News
Planting cover crops earlier widens species choice and allows more autumn growth, while good seed-to-soil contact remains essential for establishment.
Holistic Management · Nutrition Management · World Ag News
Kent farmer Doug Wanstall was testing a multi-part plan to cut synthetic nitrogen in wheat and oilseed rape, while retaining a safety net during the transition.
Holistic Management · Insect Management · Regenerative Agriculture · World Ag News
Most insects are harmless or beneficial, and protecting pollinators and natural enemies can strengthen crop production and pest management.
Holistic Management · Insect Management · Nutrition Management · Regenerative Agriculture · World Ag News
Biological inputs include biostimulants and biopesticides, but variable field performance means farmers should understand the product, test locally and measure results.
Business Innovation · Holistic Management · World Ag News
A 2022 scientific review examined minimally invasive sensors that read plant hormones, electrical signals and airborne compounds to detect stress earlier and guide precise intervention.
Disease Management · Holistic Management · Soil Biology · Soil Health · World Ag News
John Kempf revisits the plant disease triangle and argues that host condition, the microbiome and the plant’s internal environment deserve more attention in disease prevention.