Independent agricultural news briefs, selected and explained by the KindHarvest Team.
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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.
Regenerative Agriculture · Soil Biology · Soil Health · World Ag News
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Idaho is demonstrating regenerative farming practices in the hopes that they will spread throughout the region.
Cover Crops · Regenerative Agriculture · Soil Health · World Ag News
One of the most challenging aspects farmers face is capturing extra value for the improved practices they’ve implemented over the years.
Cover Crops · Holistic Management · Nutrition Management · Soil Health · World Ag News
Three Texas producers confess it’s taken a lot of failure mixed with success to make reduced tillage and/or cover crops a successful management system on their farms.
Holistic Management · Nutrition Management · Soil Biology · Soil Health · World Ag News
Soils are the basis of all terrestrial life. A teaspoon of healthy soil contains close to a billion bacteria, many yards of fungi, and thousands of protozoa and nematodes.
Cover Crops · Holistic Management · Soil Health · Weed Management · World Ag News
Between capturing carbon, producing healthier soil or fighting soil erosion and weeds, cover crops have several proven growth and conservation benefits for farmers
Disease Management · Holistic Management · Nutrition Management · Soil Biology · Soil Health · World Ag News
Biological fertilizers contain microbes and living bacteria that promote soil fertility and plant growth.