Soil Health
Gone. A glaring story of soil loss, set against an alarming background of buffalo bones and the Dust Bowl, is a signpost account of cost and consequence, with relevance for the entire farming industry.
Farmers across the United States are successfully implementing edge of field practices to better manage water and reduce nutrient and sediment loss from their fields.
Beck’s designed a tractor tire pressure study on corn and soybeans to determine if changing tire pressure on the go and increasing the PSI footprint can improve crop health.
A dust storm rippled through the Midwest late last week, followed by rain in some parts and continued heat in others. This weather event highlights soil safeguarding needs, according to Conservation Agronomist Roberts.
“This flawed system isn’t due to rains or weather. Unless we have remedial practices and advocate for cover crops, buffer strips and diversity, we can’t solve the problem,” says Former USDA Soil Scientist Thicke.
The invasive, jumping worm makes its way through 14 states in the Midwest, disturbing native soil and plant species and causing an infestation with only one worm.
When we think of carbon credits, we often think of renewable energy markets like wind, solar and electric vehicles. Hemp is proven to absorb more CO2 per acre than any forest or commercial crop.
Everybody seems to be talking about cover crops. Rightfully so because, managed correctly, they can provide environmental benefits. Higher yield? Well, maybe, but probably not, at least in the near term.
As harvest wraps up preparations for next season, and the drive to Win the Furrow, are already underway. Fall strip-till is happening and getting it done right is important for stand counts and yields next season.
As you evaluate input options for next spring, here are five steps to size up whether a biological might be a good fit for your farm.
A USDA-National Resources Inventory report shows soil erosion rates on cropland decreased 35% from 1982 to 2017. Even so, some members of the agricultural community say rates are unsustainable for crop production.
For many years, climate activists have criticized agriculture and farmers as part of the climate change problem, ultimately determining laws that inhibit our work. Yet we are in fact a part of the solution.
Don’t get caught leasing ground with poor soil pH and too-low nutrient levels.
Sanborn Field is rooted in deep history. Started in 1888, it’s a historic landmark that’s far from a history museum as the research continues to reveal the keys to improving soil health.
When he came back to the farm 11 years ago, Brian Scott was determined to protect his family legacy, while still trying new practices. Today, he and his father farm about 2,500 acres of diverse crops in Monticello, Ind.
When life gives you lemons, water them carefully. At least, that’s what avocado and lemon tree grower Angela Vanoni does. A native of Ventura County, California, she’s no stranger to drought and strict rules.
The right timing of nitrogen aplications are important, but K-State’s Chuck Rice is digging deeper to learn how to reduce nitrogen losses by 50%, an impact that’s both economically and environmentally sound.
The path to soil health profit has opened wider than ever before, expanded by the carrot of carbon, and aggressive growers may have means to benefit from multiple markets.
No matter where you stand in your soil health journey, there are practical steps to ensure you strengthen your financial position by paying attention to the underlying wellness of your soil.
Farmers commonly focus their attention on conservation planning by thinking through issues that deal with nutrient management or soil health. Water quality considerations dovetail with many of these planning activities.
The organization unveiled a new report on Tuesday, showcasing corn growers’ sustainability accomplishments and goals.
Iowa farmer Kyle Mehmen will join Farm Journal Editor Clinton Griffiths to answer your questions and share his experiences with carbon programs at 9 a.m. Central on June 22.
Brian Doerr recently introduced regenerative agriculture practices, including cover crops, on his family’s Nebraska farm. He details his decision-making and implementation steps here.
As cover crops make their way on to more acres, dealing with that new planting environment brings its own challenges.
The program will be introduced initially to row-crop farmers in Illinois, Indiana and Iowa.
The Terraton Initiative is Indigo’s global effort to capture 1 trillion tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by using agricultural plants and then storing that carbon in the soil.
Can you cut your total nitrogen (N) rate if you put some on with the planter? The short answer—maybe but be careful.
Registration is open for the upcoming symposium, scheduled for Feb. 23-25.
The partners will be able to offer carbon credits on more than 20,000 acres of land.
Maximize your cover crop investment this spring.