In our near future we will begin to see severe desertification. It is entirely do to poor management of resources. Sad.

We continue to learn more about soil health each year. We know that the organic matter in soil provides the main reservoir of nutrients that feed plants. We know the amount of organic matter affects soil's water holding capacity and water availability to plants. And we know that increasing soil organic matter from 1 to 3 percent can reduce erosion 20+%. But how realistic are your yearly goals on building organic matter? It's difficult to be patient, but the data supports the use of no-til, cover crops AND using manure over time. Slow and steady is still great progress!

Brain chow. Dig in and ruminate!

Here is a great piece from the Soil Science Society of America talking nitrogen- one of the most crucial nutrients required for plant growth. Soil science is fascinating to me - and we are always learning! Don't get caught in habits and routines of fertilizer application, whether in a field, plot or garden. Are you doing all you can to prevent nitrogen losses for plant and environmental health?

This one is for those of you whom have never heard of Regenerative Agriculture.

Have you monitored your field's earthworms lately? This is an interesting collaboration with farmers in an earthworm study from England and I look forward to following it as it grows... hopefully in other countries as well.

Here is a well written informative article! Enjoy.

Well its apparently hard for people to wrap their heads around certain topics. Here is a great article to help with that. A good one to save the link and keep in the “link armory” to keep at ready. Enjoy...