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Tag: soil health
Soil Health Institute and Cargill Partner To Advance Water Stewardship Sep 18, 2023
Morrisville, North Carolina – The Soil Health Institute (SHI) and Cargill are coming together to advance implementation of regenerative agriculture practices through the promotion of water stewardship within agricultural supply […]
Bennett Trust Women’s Conference set for Oct. 9-10 in Fredericksburg Sep 7, 2023
Women who are making a difference down on the farm or ranch will be the focus of the Bennett Trust Land Stewardship Women’s Conference, according to the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service program coordinator. […]
Nationwide Study Shows Positive Economic Impact Of Soil Health Management Systems Aug 10, 2023
MORRISVILLE, N.C. – Today, the Soil Health Institute and National Association of Conservation Districts announced the results of a nationwide study that demonstrates how improving soil health can help farmers […]
World’s Largest Soil Archive Brings History to Life May 31, 2023
In 2018, a barn on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) main campus was set to be demolished. On demo day, Andrew Margenot, associate professor of soil sciences, walked into […]
Climate-Smart Collaboration: Researchers Put Soil “FRST” With USDA Grant May 18, 2023
Soil testing is advancing through the collaborative efforts of three lead universities and funding from USDA’s Conservative Innovation Grants (CIG) program. The Fertilizer Recommendation Support Tool, or “FRST,” combines soil […]
Peanut power: How the little legume plays a big role for sustainability Mar 28, 2023
The humble peanut evokes images of ballpark snacks, lunchbox sandwiches and spreads — but it’s much more. In fact, the tiny legume is an underrated sustainable plant powerhouse. Not only […]
Soil Health a Priority in Latest USDA Climate Funding Dec 13, 2022
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack on Monday announced $325 million of funding for second round of climate-smart ag pilot projects. The funding includes 71 smaller projects seeking $250,000 to nearly $5 […]
K-State Researchers Advancing Computer Circuitry to Measure Soil Content Dec 8, 2022
Now a decade old, study aims to develop biodegradable sensors for farmer’s fields MANHATTAN, Kan. — Can an electronic circuit — not much larger than a postage stamp — help to […]
Your Soil Sample Checklist To Minimize Variability And Maximize Your Effort Nov 4, 2022
With sky-high fertilizer prices, you want to take a Goldilocks approach for applications — not too much, not too little but just right. How can you perfectly sync your rates […]
Minnesota: Managing Residue in a Dry Year Oct 29, 2022
Farmers across Minnesota are quickly moving through harvest. Soybeans are mostly done and corn is well underway, if not completed, in most areas. How you leave your fields in the […]
