Conservation Farming
No one knows better than you that the future of your farm depends on balancing practices and profits that sustain your land, resources and family. The stakes are evolving based on weather patterns, technology, market demand and more. What actions are you taking to remain resilient?
8 steps you can take towards sustainability
- CROP ROTATION
- REDUCED TILLAGE
- NO TILL
- COVER CROPS
- WATER MANAGEMENT
- NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT
- FORAGE AND BIOMASS PLANTING
- DATA AND RECORD KEEPING
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Microorganisms allow soil to store and release more nutrients, reducing fertilizer expense
Shoot the slow rabbits first with vertical tillage and lime applications
Manage the carbon penalty, allelopathy and disease to improve soil health and yield
Three mixtures boost soil health by increasing water infiltration and available nutrients
How four farmers found the right cover crop to fix their soil’s problems
Soil health involves chemical, biological and physical aspects. For now, let’s examine how physical aspects can be degraded over time and how you can improve them.
A 60/40 ratio probably makes you think of crop-share lease arrangements. But that ratio takes on new significance in terms of crop production.
Correct acidity to create diverse microbial populations, which decompose residue and release soil nutrients.
In the field, farmers need to focus on the four Rs of fertility management: the right product, right rate, right time and right place.
Because every farm is different, many practices might be needed to improve soil quality