Soil Health

CalCAN staff recently spent some time visiting farmers in the Imperial Valley, which produces approximately two-thirds of the nation’s vegetable consumption during the winter months and ranks 9th in the state in terms of value of agricultural production by county. The post Imperial Valley Farmers Embrace Programs to Reduce Water Use and Build Soil Health appeared first on CalCAN - California Climate & Agriculture Network.

Researchers have discovered that using cover crops as "living mulch" between rows of maize can significantly improve soil health and nutrient cycling, offering a sustainable approach to agricultural management.

According to Water Education Colorado, beef cattle are the top agricultural commodity in our state, with nearly 2 million of those cattle and calves residing in eastern Colorado. Simultaneously, pastureland accounts for 88% of the...

A southern Illinois based agronomist says focusing on soil health in the midst of the economic downturn can benefit farmers in the long run. Nick Frederking with AgriGold tells Brownfield, “We always like to check for CEC and organic matter to understand the holding capacity of our soil and how much mineralization we might be able […] The post A focus on soil health appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

Scaling soil restoration requires effective, economically viable solutions. Biofertilizers and biostimulants are emerging as critical tools for this effort. The post StrongSoil’s 80% yield increase success rate shows potential to restore soil health at scale appeared first on AgFunderNews.

Farmers placed clumps of soil into metal mesh baskets, submerged the baskets into jars of water, then watched to see if their soil held together. The slake test, conducted at the Soil Health Field Day in Woodland, measured soil health. Healthier soil, which contains more organic matter and bioactivity and can better support plant growth, … The post Preparing Soil for Winter can Protect Soil Health appeared first on California Ag Network.

Wichita, KS – December 10, 2024 – Now farmers can access tied-up phosphorus in their soil through the new enzyme mode of action in PHOSFORCE™ nutrient enhancer from Koch Agronomic Services. This novel phosphorus use efficiency product works immediately to create more plant-available phosphorus in soils, resulting in optimal crop root systems, increased yield and […]

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ONLINE — With the rise of the soil health movement, farmers and agricultural professionals are facing an influx of products claiming to revolutionize soil health. From “activators” and “boosters” to “revitalizers” and “stimulators,” the market is saturated with soil health products making bold promises. But how many of these claims are backed by independent research? […] The post How to Approach Soil Health Products Webinar appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

The rapid expansion of utility-scale solar farms across the U.S. has brought much-needed renewable energy to the grid. However, this boom has forced many project owners to look for less-than-desirable land to keep up with current growth. In many cases, solar installations are being built on farmland that’s never had to comply with the level… The post Mitigating soil health and erosion risks on utility-scale solar projects Proactively addressing issues can save developers time, money and their reputation. appeared first on Solar Power World.

SCHAGHTICOKE, N.Y. — Presented by the Agricultural Stewardship Association Inc. and Cornell Cooperative Extension, the Soil Health for Vegetable Growers Meeting will take place at the Tiashoke Farm Store, 11834 […] The post Soil Health for Vegetable Growers Meeting appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

ALFRED, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension in York County is offering a soil health workshop from 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. on Friday, December 13 at the York […] The post UMaine Extension to Host Soil Health Day in York County appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Jesse Allen continues our NAFB Convention reporting in Kansas City, MO with the United Soybean Board. He’s joined by Jack Cornell, Board Director of Sustainable Supply from the United Soybean Board and Patrick O’Leary, Minnesota farmer and USB Farmer-Leader. Q: We’ve been doing the Sustainable Soy Updates on Agriculture of America over the last several […]

BROOMFIELD, Colo. — This fall, Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) Soil Health Specialists helped at five local, district, and state range judging competitions for Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapters. […] The post Colorado Soil Health Program Joins FFA Range Judging appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

MADISON, Wis. — Mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual Wisconsin Water and Soil Health (WWASH) Conference, taking place December 17-18, 2024, at the Kalahari Resort and Conference Center in […] The post Wisconsin Water and Soil Health Conference appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Celebrating the vital importance of soil health during the inaugural Ohio Soil Health Week, the School of Environment and Natural Resources (SENR) in The Ohio State University […] The post Celebrate Ohio Soil Health Week at Nov. 12 Breakfast Event appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

The School of Environment and Natural Resources at Ohio State University’s CFAES will host an Environmental Professionals Network breakfast Nov. 12. The post Breakfast to mark Ohio Soil Health Week appeared first on Farm and Dairy.

“It's not how much rain you get but how much rain you can keep.” As I write this in late Oct 2024, we have had no measurable rainfall for the entire month here in west-central Indiana. If you look at the August-through-October total rainfall here, we have not been this dry since 2010, and we've […] The post Closing the Soil Health ‘Knowledge Gap:’ Lessons from the FFA Convention appeared first on Understanding Ag.

The executive director of Farmers for Soil Health says the program is helping farmers make a meaningful environmental impact through cover crops. Ben West says the group offers cost-share and technical assistance opportunities in twenty states. “And really, the program is open to two kinds of farmers.”  He says, “Those who have not used cover […] The post Farmers for Soil Health enrollment open appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

URBANA, Ill. — Germán Bollero, dean of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty for the sake of […] The post ACES Dean Bollero Digs into Soil Health Through 'I Soiled My Undies' Challenge appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Corn crops have a voracious appetite for nitrogen. Purdue University scientists are investigating whether mulching Kura clover, a perennial legume, can provide sufficient nitrogen for corn, thus […] The post Purdue Tests Effects of Perennial Cover Crops on Soil Health and Corn Production appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

COLUMBUS — From November 10-16, 2024, the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA), members of its Ohio Soil Health Initiative (OSHI), and partners will celebrate the inaugural Ohio Soil […] The post First Annual Ohio Soil Health Week to Take Place appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

ST. LOUIS — Farmers for Soil Health empowers farmers to lead the charge in sustainability—putting real money directly into their hands to drive change where it matters most: at the farm level. With enrollment now open, the program offers an opportunity for farmers to make a meaningful impact on soil health while benefiting financially. In […]

ST. LOUIS — Farmers for Soil Health empowers farmers to lead the charge in sustainability—putting real money directly into their hands to drive change where it matters most: at the […] The post Farmers for Soil Health Initiative Seeks to Double Cover Crops by 2030 appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

An assistant professor of agronomy at Purdue University says his department is looking at how using Kura clover as a cover crop can impact corn production.   Yichao Rui says the system could help boost nitrogen in the soil.  “Integrating perennial Kura clover into a corn production system might be one of the ways to enhance the sustainability […] The post The effects of perennial cover crops on soil health appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

MONTEREY, Calif. — The Organic Grower Summit (OGS), set for December 4-5, 2024, is excited to announce a comprehensive lineup of expert-led seminars, industry-leading speakers and a special keynote panel, opened […] The post Organic Grower Summit Features Ag Tech, Soil Health and Market Trends appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Corn crops have a voracious appetite for nitrogen. Purdue University scientists are investigating whether mulching Kura clover, a perennial legume, can provide sufficient nitrogen for corn, thus reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers while enhancing soil organic carbon storage.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln team led by Bijesh Maharjan, associate professor and extension specialist at UNL’s Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center, accomplished another successful series of Nebraska Soil Health Schools hosted by the USDA...

EAST LANSING, Mich. — On Sept. 10-12, 2024, 44 farmers converged with soil health and grazing experts Gabe Brown, Allen Williams and Jeremy Sweeten on Sweeten Farms near Dafter, Mich. […] The post Upper Peninsula Farm Hosts Successful Soil Health Academy appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

The South Dakota Fresh Connect website was recently launched to help connect consumers and local food producers in urban and rural communities across the state.

HIGHLAND, N.Y. — The Ulster County Soil and Water Conservation District (UCSWCD) has been awarded $166,400 by New York State to support a multi-farm initiative aimed at enhancing soil health […] The post Ulster Co. SWCD Awarded $166,400 for Soil Health Management appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Maintaining soil health is crucial for sustainable agriculture. Recently, soil volatile organic compounds (VOCs) have emerged as promising indicators for assessing soil health. A new study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of soil VOC profiles as indicators of soil health in soybean fields.

MADISON, Wis. — The UW–Madison Division of Extension is excited to announce a series of free Soil Health Workshops scheduled throughout October 2024. These workshops aim to equip farmers, land managers, and individuals working with landowners with the knowledge and tools necessary to enhance precipitation infiltration and soil health practices. Participants will have the opportunity to […] The post Free Soil Health Workshops Across Wisconsin in October appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

SCHOHARIE, N.Y. — Come learn about soil health and cover cropping at Fox Creek Farm in Schoharie on Friday 10/4/24. Owners, Sara and Raymond Luhrman will share their simple cover cropping program that has maintained productive soils over almost 20 years of intensive vegetable production. Walk the fields, see their fall cover crops growing, ask […] The post Fall Vegetable Farm Soil Health and Cover Crop Meeting appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

CLEARWATER, Minn. — The Sustainable Farming Association (SFA) and Bionutrient Food Association (BFA) will host a “Biological Systems, Soil Health, and Nutrient Density” intensive workshop on Oct. 4 and 5, 2024, at Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed in Clearwater, Minn. Facilitated by Dan Kittredge, the founder and executive director of BFA, the course focuses on increasing […] The post Workshop to Link Biological Systems, Soil Health and Nutrient Density of Food appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin farmers to attend any of a series of Soil Testing and Soil Health Workshops happening this fall across the state. During the workshops, staff from DATCP, University of Madison–Extension, and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will present on the […] The post 2024 Soil Testing and Soil Health Workshop Series to Be Offered This Fall appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

JUNEAU, Wis. — This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal from Professional Dairy Producers (PDP) will dive into topics to improve land, operations and bottom line for today’s dairy producers. The Tuesday episode will focus on soil health, with an overview of robotic milking systems on Wednesday. The regular market and economic news update returns […] The post Dairy Signal: Soil Health, Robotic Milking Systems and Market News appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

HOUSTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture has chosen a University of Houston project as one of 12 nationwide aimed at improving soil health and productivity through innovative tools and techniques. The UH project will help develop a new nutrient management strategy to grow crops in poor-quality soils and […] The post University of Houston Part of a $7.9M Effort to Promote Soil Health appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

DICKINSON, N.D. — Roots, microbes, nutrient cycling, organic matter, and mycorrhizal fungi will be among the topics discussed at a soil health workshop on Sept. 18, hosted by North Dakota State University’s Dickinson Research Extension Center (DREC). The workshop begins at 8 a.m. and concludes at 2 p.m., MDT. The morning session, held from 8 […] The post Soil Health Events Planned for Sept. 18-19 appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Tim Boring has announced a $4 million research grant with the University of Michigan (U of M) as […] The post MDARD Grants $4 million to University of Michigan Supporting On-Farm Soil Health Research appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. — Mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual Wisconsin Water and Soil Health (WWASH) Conference, set to take place on December 17th and 18th, 2024, at the […] The post Wisconsin Water and Soil Health Conference appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Plan to attend the latest Nebraska Soil Health School on Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Fort Robinson State Park, located at Soldier Creek Road and U.S. Highway 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the...

The newly formed company, operating under the EarthOptics name, will lead Predictive Agronomy. The post EarthOptics, Pattern Ag Merge to Digitize Soil Health for Climate and Agriculture appeared first on CropLife.

ARLINGTON, VA and EMERYVILLE, CA – August 28, 2024 – EarthOptics and Pattern Ag have merged, creating a category leader in soil digitization to power advanced crop management and climate sustainability. The newly combined soil intelligence company will be the authoritative source of soil insights and the leader in Predictive Agronomy. Its comprehensive data will enable […]

Festival season is in full flow, and like any self-respecting plant-soil biogeochemist attending a local music festival, I'm curious about how these outdoor events might modify important nutrient cycles.

GREENWICH, N.Y. — The 2024 Soil Health and Climate Resiliency Field Days continue with five more events showcasing soil health and climate resilience practices in various cropping systems across New York. Organized by the New York Soil Health initiative in collaboration with regional partners and farms, these events provide attendees with actionable knowledge and innovative […] The post NYS Soil Health and Climate Resilience Field Days appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Microphones stuck in soil can be a good measure of health, according to Australian and Chinese ecologists. The team, which has published a study in the Journal of Applied Ecology, has found that soundscapes recorded from soil differ depending on its level of restoration. “It’s a bit of a rudimentary analogy, but we liken it […]

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — The West Central Research, Extension and Education Center will host its 20th annual Water, Crops and Soil Health Field Day on Sept. 5 at 8:30 a.m.All area producers are encouraged to...

The Nebraska Soil Health School will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Fort Robinson State Park, located at Soldier Creek Road and U.S. Highway 20. Hosted by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and...

Barely audible to human ears, healthy soils produce a cacophony of sounds in many forms -- a bit like an underground rave concert of bubble pops and clicks. Special recordings made by ecologists show this chaotic mixture of soundscapes can be a measure of the diversity of tiny living animals in the soil, which create sounds as they move and interact with their environment.

Barely audible to human ears, healthy soils produce a cacophony of sounds in many forms—a bit like an underground rave concert of bubble pops and clicks.

Barely audible to human ears, healthy soils produce a cacophony of sounds in many forms – a bit like an  underground rave concert of bubble pops and clicks. Credit: Flinders University Barely audible to human ears, healthy soils produce a cacophony of sounds in many forms – a bit like an  underground rave concert of […]

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. — The Nebraska Soil Health School will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Fort Robinson State Park, located at Soldier Creek Road and U.S. Highway 20. Hosted by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), the schools are designed to build upon soil-related knowledge and practices […] The post New Focus for September Nebraska Soil Health School appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

FARGO, N.D. — The use of winter annual cereals to promote soil health properties and suppress annual weeds has become more of the normal for many farmers in U.S., says North Dakota State University Extension specialists. Winter cereals provide green, active-growing plants during the fall and early-winter periods and are the first to green up […] The post Winter Cereal Crops Provide Forage for Livestock, Soil Health Benefits appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Vergenoegd Löw, one of the country's oldest working farms in Stellenbosch has been using Indian Runner ducks since 1984 to fight pests, among other solutions that work with nature and not against it.

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Applications will soon open for the latest round of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Soil Health Financial Assistance Program grants. The grants are available to individual producers, producer groups, and tribal and local governments to purchase or retrofit soil health equipment. Grant awards will provide up to 50% cost-share, with a […] The post New Funding Available to Help Improve Minnesota’s Soil Health appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

GreenSolutions will be using BeCrop Trials from Biome Makers to measure the effects of its biological products on soil biology. The post AMVAC GreenSolutions Partners With Biome Makers to Invest in Improved Soil Health appeared first on CropLife.

American Farmland Trust and ADM are launching the next season of a program that supports Illinois farmers and the environment.

Farmers for Soil Health is an initiative led by the Soy Checkoff, Pork Checkoff, and National Corn Growers Association. In this Pods for Profit, we’ll hear how one longtime cover crop soybean farmer is taking advantage of the incentivizes and about the benefits he’s seen from nearly 25 years of using cover crops in his rotation. The post Farmers for Soil Health Wants to Cover More Acres appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

Farmers for Soil Health is searching for grower partners. Kristin Poley with Michigan Corn tells Brownfield more than 5,000 new cover crop acres in the state were enrolled last growing season for the cost share program and farmers can start signing up for 2025. “The incentive is a $50 per acre cover crop cost share […] The post Farmers for Soil Health open for 2025 sign ups appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

Specific benefits to the end product are far more relatable than technical or environmental points. The post Benefits of regen ag still unclear, says EIT: ‘Consumers do not pay attention to soil health when buying food’ appeared first on AgFunderNews.

HAYS, Kan. — Kansas State University researchers have found that grazing cover crops can improve soil health in no-till dryland cropping systems, addressing a key concern for producers in water-limited environments like the central Great Plains. The study, conducted from 2018 to 2021 across three producer fields in central and western Kansas, found that grazing […] The post K-State: Grazing Cover Crops Benefits Soil Health in Dryland Systems appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

ANGELICA, N.Y. — Join us for an interactive pasture walk focused on the relationship of rotational grazing and soil health. Our host is farm owner, Rob Chamberlain, he will share knowledge gained through his experience managing a grazing operation for his 160 head crossbred herd, heavy influence on Devon breeding. He is currently running cow/calf […] The post Rotational Grazing & Soil Health Beef Pasture Walk appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Twelve million hectares of agricultural soils are lost globally through soil degradation every year. As an ecologist, I work alongside farmers and growers in the field and have seen how farming can help solve this global soil crisis.

The South Dakota Soil Health Coalition brought their soil health school to western South Dakota for the first time this year.

DECATUR, Ill. — American Farmland Trust and ADM are launching the next season of a program that supports Illinois’s farmers and the environment. The ADM re:generations program in Illinois encourages farmers to incorporate regenerative agriculture practices into their operations while offering financial incentives for doing so. Enrollment began in May. The ADM re:generations program continues […] The post Program Pays Illinois Farmers to Improve Soil Health appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

American Farmland Trust and ADM are launching the next season of a program that supports Illinois farmers and the environment. The ADM re:generations™ Program in Illinois encourages farmers to incorporate regenerative agriculture practices into their operations while offering financial incentives for doing so. Enrollment begins in May. The ADM re:generations™ program continues offering flexible contracts […]

POESTENKILL, N.Y. — The 2024 Soil Health and Climate Resiliency Field Days continue with nine more events showcasing soil health and climate resilience practices in various cropping systems across New York. Organized by the New York Soil Health initiative in collaboration with regional partners and farms, these events provide attendees with actionable knowledge and innovative […] The post 2024 New York Soil Health Field Days Continue appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

The investment from Mitsubishi and others will enable Genica to broaden its reach both in Latin America and globally. The post Exclusive: With $12m in fresh funding, Brazil’s Genica tackles soil health, the next phase for ag biologicals appeared first on AgFunderNews.

The featured film, "Farmer's Footprint / Regeneration: The Beginning," highlights the failure of our chemical-dependent food and farming system, and how it degrades our soils, pollutes our air and water, and is the main driver of soaring cancer rates and chronic disease in America. The film, however, offers a solution: regenerative agriculture, a return to what organic was originally all about, namely the protection and rebuilding of topsoil and ecological biodiversity. The documentary features renowned soil health and holistic grazing consultant Allen Williams, Ph.D., of Soil Health Consultants LLC, and Dr. Zach Bush, a triple board-certified physician with expertise in internal medicine, endocrinology and metabolism and hospice/palliative care. 1 Both are pioneers in the field of regenerative agriculture practices, which aim to rebuild soil health, restore ecosystems and promote human health through the growing of nutrient-dense food, and that

State and federal advocates, alongside farmers and ranchers, have been urging policy leaders to prioritize funding and support for effective soil health management. We have long prioritized the loss of soil due to erosion, a problem that still persists today, The post Farm Bill Drafts Reveal Varied Support for Soil Health appeared first on CalCAN.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Maryland Department of Agriculture has announced that 23 projects will receive grant funding totaling $993,000 through the Healthy Soils Competitive Fund. This pioneering grant program provides financial assistance to qualifying farms and organizations—both large and small—that adopt innovative conservation practices that benefit climate, soil, and water. “We are excited by the […] The post MDA Invests $993,000 in Innovative Soil Health, Agroforestry Practices appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. — American Farmland Trust invites agricultural leaders to apply for the opportunity to attend AFT’s Advanced Soil Health Training, a series of courses focused on adaptive soil health management funded by the USDA through the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program. Partnering with Truterra/Land-O’ Lakes, AFT will sponsor and train soil health mentors who […] The post Soil Health Mentors Sought for Advanced Training appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

ST. LOUIS, Mo (June 20, 2024) — A healthy field begins with healthy soil. It serves as the foundation for economical and environmental success and allows farmers to work with their land instead of against it. This National Soil Health Day on June 23 the United Soybean Board (USB) celebrates soil health initiatives and best practices to […]

BOSTON – The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced over $1 million in grants to promote and protect Massachusetts soil health. The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) awarded Healthy Soils Plan Implementation Challenge Grants to 15 organizations to improve the management of soils in agriculture, prevent soil degradation, and support soil’s critical role in […] The post Mass. Awards $1 Million to Improve Soil Health appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Steve Reinhard, the chairman of the United Soybean Board, says enrollment is open for a new sustainability initiative designed to enhance soil health. In this Checkoff Chat, Reinhard has more about Farmers for Soil Health. The post Farmers for Soil Health Enrollment appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

FARGO, N.D. — Chandler Gruener has joined North Dakota State University Extension as a soil health specialist based at the North Central Research Extension Center in Minot. He started on May 20. Gruener will work with NDSU Extension agents and other specialists to improve soil health in many different farm production systems. In addition, he […] The post Gruener Joins NDSU Extension as Soil Health Specialist appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

MINNEAPOLIS — Recent rainfall events have prevented farms from completing corn and soybean planting. Decisions made in the next few days can have impacts not only for this cropping season, but for years to come. Some farmers are thinking about either short-season corn or soybeans, planting annual forages, or utilizing cover crops to prevent fallow […] The post Making Soil Health Gains with Your Prevent Plant Acres appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

In the U.S., as farmers wrestle with extreme heat and drought, heavy rainfall and flooding, and erosion—all factors of climate change which can take a toll on crops—there's been a lot of buzz over regenerative agriculture over the past few years, as big agriculture companies promise opportunities to make money from "carbon farming" while also improving soil health.

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Soil represents far more than mere ground beneath your feet. It’s the foundation of all food production and habitats for many. It’s a building block for life. Virginia Tech and Virginia Cooperative Extension recently received a $1 million grant to improve soil health, crop production, and water quality across the commonwealth. The initiative is […] The post Va. Tech, VCE Receive $1 Million Grant to Promote Soil Health appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

A cutting-edge machine learning model has been developed to predict soil organic carbon (SOC) levels, a critical factor for soil health and crop productivity. The innovative approach utilizes hyperspectral data to identify key spectral bands, offering a more precise and efficient method for assessing soil quality and supporting sustainable agricultural practices.

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Soil health and regenerative agriculture are hot buzzwords in farming. This past summer, JNelson Farms in Hope, Mich., hosted a Soil Health Academy to train farmers, researchers, food advocates and educators on soil health and regenerative agriculture principles focusing on adaptive grazing. According to the Midland Daily News, “Students came from […] The post Michigan Farms Host Soil Health Academies appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Jack Cornell, the director of sustainable supply with the United Soybean Board, says Farmers for Soil Health is a great opportunity for farmers to be rewarded for sustainability practices they’ll implement on the farm. In this Checkoff Chat, Cornell explains how the Farmers for Soil Health marketplace works. ...

Earlier this month, CalCAN organized a tour of two organic dairies and a farm in Sonoma County. We invited several local experts and state Assemblymember Damon Connolly to learn from each other and discuss how to support family dairy farms The post North Coast Dairies Reduce Methane, Produce Compost & Improve Soil Health appeared first on CalCAN.

LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska’s Judith Turk will use an $845,000 grant from the National Science Foundation’s Faculty Early Career Development Program to dig into the degradation of topsoil. Agricultural productivity across the Great Plains is...

Earlier this month, the California Climate & Agriculture Network (CalCAN) organized a tour of two organic dairies and a farm in Sonoma County. We invited several local experts and state Assemblymember Damon Connelly to learn from each other and discuss how to support family dairy farms and sustainable dairy management. The tour was incredibly inspiring and generated … The post North Coast Dairies Reduce Methane, Produce Compost & Improve Soil Health appeared first on California Ag Network.

Agriculture Myth Busting Agriculture needs soil. Not dirt, soil. The difference between dirt and soil should be on either end of the land spectrum but, … The post Soil Health: Can Agriculture Be a Positive Influence? appeared first on SAIFood.