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John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 3 years ago
Topics: Soil Health, Agriculture US, Water, Weather,

Soil quality critical to help some US crops weather heat stress from climate change

The capacity of soil to hold water will be critical to determine how well farms in some regions of the United States manage the problem of prolonged heat stress due to climate change, a new study suggests. ...

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Nancy Kavazanjian
shared this 2 article 3 years ago
Topics: Corn/Maize, Soil Health, Research,

Newly discovered trait helps plants grow deeper roots in dry soil | AGDAILY

A previously unknown root trait allows some cereal plants to grow deeper roots capable of punching through dry, hard, compacted soils.

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John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 3 years ago
Topics: Soil Health, Gardening, Urban Farming,

Soil Remediation - How to Fix Tainted Soil

If you suspect you've purchased contaminated soil, you'll want to know these tips for soil remediation and how to fix your soil.

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Randy Krotz
shared this 2 article 3 years ago
Topics: Soil Health, Sustainability, Carbon Farming,

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This fifth-generation farmer has a unique approach to soil health

Reid Suelflow has a passion for soil health, cover crops, rotational grazing, and above al...

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TOPIC(S): Soil Health, Agriculture US, Sustainability, Carbon Farming,

06/30/2022 SOURCE: newsazi.com

Breakthrough in Soil Health and Agriculture - News Azi

West Sacramento, California, June 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global AgTech leader, Biome Makers, launches BeCrop® Rate, a new metric to empower sustainable land. BeCrop® Rate utilizes the power of BeCrop® technology to measure, verify and improve sustainability to lead the change and regenerate farmland soils while gaining buyer preference and trust. BeCrop® technology is […]

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TOPIC(S): Soil Health, Precision AG , Agriculture US,

06/30/2022 SOURCE: www.southernminn.com

Northfield farmer uses grant to test precision ag services

Sam Peterson’s farm in Northfield includes a variety of soil types, with sand, loam and ...

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TOPIC(S): Soil Health, Soybeans, Sustainability, Carbon Farming,

06/07/2022 SOURCE: ussoy.org

Farmers for Soil Health - U.S. Soy

Farmers are front-line caretakers of the land who work every day to conserve our natural r...

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Nancy Kavazanjian
shared this 2 article 4 years ago
Topics: Soil Health, Fertilizer,

5 Efficiency Enhancing Tips for Strip-Till Nutrient Management

When it comes to nutrient management, Deweese, Neb., farmer Brian Herbek lives by the 4R philosophy.

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TOPIC(S): Corn/Maize, Soil Health, Conservation/Tillage, Fertilizer,

05/27/2022 SOURCE: www.no-tillfarmer.com

Apply Manure to Growing Corn to Boost Yields, Reduce Nutrient Loss

No-till and cover crop systems, where the field was not deeply tilled in the spring, generally work well for using a drag hose.

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John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 4 years ago
Topics: Rice, Soil Health, Crop Consultant, Ag Middle East,

Agri Experts Recommend Testing The Soil Before Planting Rice Directly

According to experts, direct seeding of rice (DSR) saves labor, water, and energy, however, it is only advised for soils with a medium to heavy texture,