Tag: soil
Practicing resurrection: Clevelanders turn food waste into soil
Rust Belt Riders started with two people on bikes, picking up food waste to compost for community gardens and small farms, in 2014. The company now composts at a nearly 2-acre site in Independence, Ohio, collecting about 125 tons of food scraps per month and making its own soil blends to sell under its subsidiary, Tilth.
Healthy soil is your best defense
Healthy soils with proper structure and a balance of mineral and organic matter withstand drought and provide moisture to plants during the dry season.
Give your spring alfalfa seeding the best chance for success
As we approach an ideal time to establish alfalfa, Jeff Stachler asks, "have you thought about what needs to be done to successfully establish alfalfa?"
Every farmer plays huge role in soil conservation
All farmers should try to prevent soil loss. It doesn't take long before topsoil is compromised and your ability to produce top-yielding crops is hampered.
Wayne SWCD honors conservation efforts
The Wayne Soil and Water Conservation District honored some of the county's top conservation efforts during the annual meeting Nov. 8.
Coating fertilizer helps improve its efficacy
Researchers studied whether or not coating urea fertilizer granules with maleic-itaconic polymers would help plants get as much nitrogen as possible.
What is the ‘Soil Your Undies’ challenge?
Looking for a simple confirmation of healthy or unhealthy, farmers are burying underwear to test their soil. It's called the #SoilYourUndies challenge.
Improving soil fertility in southeastern Ohio
The local results showed that many, if not most, of the farms needed to adjust pH through liming, as well as increase their fertilization plans.
A quick guide to planting cover crops
Keeping the soil covered and active, with a living root zone for more of the year, leads to long-term soil improvements, productivity, and profitability.
