Tag: soil health
We should strive to be ‘dumb as dirt’
Dirt or soil is one of the most profound, complex, diverse and arguably important things on earth. Soil is the DNA of life.
Farmers talk soil health, weather at Woodlyn Acres Farm tour
Farmers and representatives from ag and conservation groups met for a tour of Woodlyn Acres Farm Aug. 16, focusing on organic farming and soil health.
Using nutrient removal rates to improve forage
Learn more about nutrient removal rates and approaches that can be used to maintain and build adequate field fertility and calculate fertilizer needs.
American Farmland Trust focusing on water quality in Upper Scioto
The Scioto watershed is the second highest for phosphorus and nitrogen loads in Ohio. The American Farmland Trust hopes to get that area next in line for H2Ohio funding and other assistance to address water quality issues connected to farmland.
Make sure you keep soil nutrient management records
Soil sampling on a regular basis, nutrient management records and knowing crop removal rates are must-haves for a successful harvest.
Midwestern farming must adapt to reduce topsoil loss
Alan Guebert weighs in on a University of Massachusetts study that revealed 24-46% of topsoil has been lost on intensely-farmed Midwestern land.
Report: Tillage can be tool in soil health management
Tillage can be part of a holistic soil health management system, according to results of a study released by Pasa Sustainable Agriculture.
Finding the common ground with soil
Ongoing soil degradation requires action. Many farmers are already making efforts to improve soil health, but everyone needs to be part of the solution.
Soil health coalition formed in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Soil Health Coalition, founded by 15 partner organizations, will focus on farmer support, educational events and research projects.
Is runoff the true soil issue in Ohio?
What if we look at the harmful algal bloom problem as an infiltration issue instead of a runoff issue?
