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New Institute Launched to Help Improve Nation's Soil Health
With more than one million organisms in a single teaspoon of Earth, soil is the starting point for plant, animal and human life.
Grazing cover crops requires management and balance
Mixed-species forage crops can have similar benefits as traditional cover crops.
Brush encroachment provides clues about soil health
Brush encroachment is a common problem across the landscape these days.
Organic matter serves important role in soil health
The contributions of soil organic matter and how to maintain or increase it.
Five basic principles increase soil health
Are you a cattle manager, a grass manager or a soil manager? Many cattlemen view livestock as their base crop through the sale of beef. Others view grass as their base crop. While management of...
Cover Crops: A Tool in Agricultural Production
Cover crops are a tool in agricultural production just as tractors and herbicides are tools. When used correctly and with purpose, they can be effective. When used incorrectly or with unrealistic expectations, they can be harmful.
Cover Crop Economic Considerations
Many factors should be considered to determine the economic value of cover crops.
Is Prescribed Fire a Friend or Foe to Soil Health?
Without fire on rangelands, many of the soil health building principles are much harder to achieve.
Cover Crop Series: Browntop Millet
Jim Johnson, soils and crops consultant, reviews one of his favorite grass cover crops: Browntop Millet.
New national research initiative aims to improve cover crops
WASHINGTON DC — The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) and Noble Research Institute launched a national cover crop initiative today during a special press conference at the National...