Tag: soil health
Conservation planning helps save our soil
Conservation planning has been the root of the efforts to save our nation's precious soil since the Dust Bowl era some 80 years ago.
Make the soil your currency of choice, Idaho rancher says
Build soil health through managed grazing practices, and productivity will follow. Idaho rancher Glenn Elzinga spoke about his diversified livestock operation at the Western PA Grazing Conference.
Soil testing offers insight to nutrient runoff
Soil testing provides the baseline needed for action in regards to runoff. Learn more about this and other conservation practices to reduce nutrient runoff.
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.
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.
Soil Health Partnership announces expansion of pilot associate program
The Soil Health Partnership is expanding a pilot project to give more farmers access to the soil health network.
Quick soil test to determine nitrogen need
Soil scientists at Ohio State University and Cornell University think a test for protein in soil could also be used as a test for available nitrogen.
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.
Fixing gullies the right way
Many factors cause gully erosion, but not all should be corrected the same way. Learn more about different practices to correct and to reduce gully erosion.