Soil Health
The additional grazing source provides new opportunities for profit and expansion
You can have healthier soil that holds more water by following a three-step approach
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
Because every farm is different, many practices might be needed to improve soil quality
Edge-of-field tools save nutrients for crops and keep them out of water supplies
Nearly 75 years ago, USDA soil scientist Charles E. Kellogg wrote: “Essentially, all life depends upon the soil.” Expressing a similar sentiment, President Franklin D. Roosevelt said: “The nation that destroys its soil destroys itself.”