Tag: soil health
Report: Tillage can be tool in soil health management
Tillage can be part of a holistic soil health management system, according to results of a study released by Pasa Sustainable Agriculture.
Finding the common ground with soil
Ongoing soil degradation requires action. Many farmers are already making efforts to improve soil health, but everyone needs to be part of the solution.
Soil health coalition formed in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Soil Health Coalition, founded by 15 partner organizations, will focus on farmer support, educational events and research projects.
Is runoff the true soil issue in Ohio?
What if we look at the harmful algal bloom problem as an infiltration issue instead of a runoff issue?
Holmes Co. aerial cover crop program takes off
Holmes County's aerial cover crop program saves farmers money and helps stop erosion and retain moisture and nutrients in the soil.
Soil testing can help farmers make land more productive
Soil tests can provide a lot of information that can help guide you with what you should be putting on your fields.
Soil testing can increase forage, crop production
A small investment in a current soil test can make all the difference for accurate fertilizer rates, as well as increased forage or crop production.
Conservation planning helps save our soil
Conservation planning has been the root of the efforts to save our nation's precious soil since the Dust Bowl era some 80 years ago.
Make the soil your currency of choice, Idaho rancher says
Build soil health through managed grazing practices, and productivity will follow. Idaho rancher Glenn Elzinga spoke about his diversified livestock operation at the Western PA Grazing Conference.
Soil testing offers insight to nutrient runoff
Soil testing provides the baseline needed for action in regards to runoff. Learn more about this and other conservation practices to reduce nutrient runoff.
