John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Soil Health, Education U.S. NorthEast, Hobby Farming, Gardening, Urban Farming,
There are different ways to test your soil | Detroit Lakes Tribune
The Detroit Lakes Tribune has begun featuring a gardening column, courtesy of the Becker County Master Gardeners. The Master Gardener program is offered by the University of Minnesota Extension Service. If you have an interest in plants and gardening and would enjoy sharing that interest with others, apply at the Becker County Extension Office to become a volunteer Master Gardener.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Soil Health, Cotton, Agriculture US, Cover Crops, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, USDA, World Population, Education,
Clemson researchers collaborate with others to help Carolina cotton conserve soil · Clemson News
BLACKVILLE, S.C. – Earth’s population is expected to increase by more than 2 billion people by 2050 and, to help ensure there is enough food and fiber to go around, keeping soils healthy is crucial. Bhupinder Farmaha, a soil nutrient […]
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Soil Health, Sustainability, World Hunger, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture,
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Nancy Kavazanjian
Topics: Soil Health, Agriculture US, Climate Change, Weather,
NASA Data Powers New USDA Soil Moisture Portal
Farmers, researchers, meteorologists and others now have access to high-resolution NASA data on soil moisture, thanks to a new tool developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) in collaboration with NASA and George Mason University.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Soil Health, Cotton, Markets/Pricing, Agriculture Global, Economics, Ag Australia/NZ, Coronavirus/COVID,
Cotton to benefit from return to normality
Cotton prices should firm in the medium term on the back of a post-COVID-19 increase in demand, but synthetics will take market share.
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Topics: Soil Health, Agriculture US, Cover Crops, Conservation/Tillage,
No-till saved their farm
Frustrated by back-to-back years of drought, Alan Johnson bucked a trend 40 years ago and tried his hand at no-till. It made all the difference.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Soil Health, Agriculture US, Conservation/Tillage, Water, Economics, Sustainability, Government / Policies,
SWCD recognizes conservation efforts of local farm families
The Clayton Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) recognized the outstanding conservation efforts of local farm families during its Dec. 3 meeting. This year’s award winners showcase a variety of conservation efforts and each recipient provides an outstanding example of what people can do to protect the natural resources enjoyed in northeast Iowa. The awards program is
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03/05/2021 SOURCE: partners.wsj.com
Collaboration is the key to bringing new business models and strategies to the world of agriculture.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Soil Health, Livestock/Meat, Economics, Beef Cattle, Research, Fertilizer, Regenerative Agriculture,
Humus compost manure system gets carbon into the soil, cuts fertilizer use | The Mitchell Republic
Olsen Custom Farms of Hendricks, Minn., has constructed a 14-acre site for making “humus compost” from the farm’s 3,500-head confinement beef custom feedlot near Toronto, S.D. The idea is to improve crop yields yields while replacing synthetic fertilizers, all while reducing a carbon footprint. The company believes it will be smart to get ahead of federal policies that likely will influence farm nutrient practices.
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