02/26/2021 SOURCE: blog.ucsusa.org
Iowans have long prized their state’s deep, rich soils and its position as an agricultural powerhouse. In the heart of the Corn Belt, its farmers lead the nation in corn acres planted, and come in second in soybean acres. But there’s a dark side to all that: Decades of intensive, industrial-style pr
To Save Its Soil and Clean Up Its Water, Iowa Needs to Act Fast(er)
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02/24/2021 SOURCE: www.no-tillfarmer.com
National Geographic magazine recently did an in-depth article on what’s threatening the health of the five Great Lakes. The magazine is read by 3.5 million U.S. readers and in it no-till was blamed for the poor water quality and algae blooms that are choking the life out of Lake Erie.
When National Geographic Writers Condemned No-Till as the Culprit Behind Lake Erie’s Poor Water Quality and Algae Blooms, They Got it Totally Wrong
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Soil Health, Agriculture US, Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Education U.S. MidWest, Conservation/Tillage, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture,
No-till practices in vulnerable areas significantly reduce soil erosion
URBANA, Ill. – Soil erosion is a major challenge in agricultural production. It affects soil quality and carries nutrient sediments that pollute waterways. While soil erosion is a naturally occurring process, agricultural activities such as conventional tilling exacerbate it. Farmers implementing no-till practices can significantly reduce soil erosion rates, a new University of Illinois study shows.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Soil Health, Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Conservation/Tillage, Research, Regenerative Agriculture,
Dr. Franzen To Address Stratification Of Acidity In No Till Soil
NDSU professor and Extension Soil Specialist Dr. Dave Franzen, will be speaking about soil acidification at the National Hard Spring Wheat Show starting at 11 a.m. CST, Wednesday, Feb. 10 in Williston. Dr. Franzen has done extensive research on site-specific nutrient management, soil fertility, soil and nutrient loss caused from wind erosion. He r...
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02/03/2021 SOURCE: www.nrdc.org
Scientists are showing that we are sending tons of tiny plastic particles into our soils each year, potentially affecting crops and our health.
A Growing Concern: Microplastic Pollution on Farm Fields
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02/01/2021 SOURCE: www.pantagraph.com
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01/27/2021 SOURCE: www.eurekalert.org
Healthy, sustainably managed soil is a critical ecosystem for continuous sustenance of plants, animals and humans globally. While the concept of 'soil health' still continues to evolve, the versatility of the concept allows its adoption by many stakeholders.
Soil health is as environmentally important as air and water quality, say microbiologists
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01/26/2021 SOURCE: www.realagriculture.com
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01/25/2021 SOURCE: www.osagecountyonline.com
Shoup Farms: Doug and Lara Shoup and their children Garrett, Cade, Charlotte and Leanne. Courtesy photo. By Lori Kuykendall Osage County Conservation District Manager This year’s Kansas Banker Award for soil conservation goes to Shoup Farms. Shoup Farms is located north of Lyndon, and operate
Kansas Bankers Conservation Award: Shoups continue family tradition in caring land
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01/23/2021 SOURCE: www.dl-online.com
Included in their challenges is farming land that has no small number of lakes, ponds, wetlands, and creeks as well as having fields that vary from little or no slope to areas that are steeply sloping.
Zurn Farms achieve water quality certification | Detroit Lakes Tribune
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