Nancy Kavazanjian
Topics: Soil Health, Agriculture US, Conservation/Tillage,
I'm not a runner, but I love this idea!
Soil Is One of the Least Appreciated Natural Resources. These Runners Hope to Change That
“We want to communicate about soil science in an accessible way that will help people understand that soils are dynamic, living bodies that we should value.”
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09/07/2021 SOURCE: www.hutchnews.com
CRP is a conservation technique for farmers to not use \
Kansas farmers learn about the benefits of cattle rotational grazing
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Nancy Kavazanjian
Topics: Conservation/Tillage, Sustainability, USDA,
USDA to Offer New Insurance Option for Conservation-Minded Corn Farmers Who ‘Split-Apply’ Nitrogen
Beginning in crop year 2022, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) will offer the Post Application Coverage Endorsement (PACE) in certain states for non-irrigated corn, providing coverage for producers who use this practice that is considered better for natural resources and saves money for producers.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture Global, Conservation/Tillage, Water, Research, Ag Innovation, Government / Policies,
Venturing into agribusiness without owning a farm
By Agbaji Chinedu The agricultural industry has huge lucrative business and career opportunities within the value chain. If you have an interest in agriculture or open to learn about business ideas…
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08/05/2021 SOURCE: www.no-tillfarmer.com
If you want to know more about your soils, the quickest way to find out may involve digging around in your shed or taking a road trip to the hardware store.
6 Easy Hands-on Tricks to Assess Your No-Till Soils
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture US, Conservation/Tillage, Economics, USDA, Government / Policies, Regenerative Agriculture, Weather,
USDA Wants to Make Farms Climate-Friendly. Will It Work?
The Conservation Reserve Program pays farmers to leave land uncultivated. But critical flaws in the program may significantly limit its climate benefit.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Precision AG , Irrigation, Agriculture US, Crop Consultant, Conservation/Tillage, Water, Sustainability, Weather,
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07/09/2021 SOURCE: www.publicnewsservice.org
INDIANAPOLIS -- There's good news for soil conservation efforts in a new survey by the Indiana Conservation Partnership: Farmers in the state planted roughly 1.5 million acres of cover crops this past year. Cover crops, which can be grasses, turnips, brassicas, rye grass, or other plants, can help prevent soil erosion by anchoring roots in place and providing a food source for beneficial organisms. They can also reduce runoff from fields that leads to nutrient pollution in waterways. ...
Report: Indiana Farmers Planted More Cover Crops than Ever
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Forestry, Agriculture Global, Conservation/Tillage, Sustainability, Research,
An ecologist’s new book gets at the root of trees’ social lives
In ‘Finding the Mother Tree,’ Suzanne Simard recounts how she discovered hidden networks in forests.
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06/29/2021 SOURCE: msutoday.msu.edu
MSU’s Bruno Basso outlines key steps the grain industry can take — with public support — to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by more than 70% over the next decade
Ask the Expert: How to make agriculture more sustainable
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