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5 Steps for Determining Soil Infiltration Rate

September 23, 2016 | Posted in Soil Health, Water Management

Source: Michigan State University Extension

Conducting an infiltration test will allow growers to get an idea of how much water their soil can hold for crop use, says Michigan State University Extension.

New White Clover Variety Developed

September 22, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Source: Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation

Researchers at The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation and University of Georgia (UGA) have developed a new white clover variety called Renovation to help agricultural producers improve and maintain healthy, productive pastures.

Intercropping: Intersection of Soil Health, Production

September 21, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: Soil Science Society of America

Intercropping more species of plants together helps build more resilience in farming systems and lowers risk to plant health, says the Soil Science Society of America.

4 Tips for Minimizing Soil Compaction During Harvest

September 21, 2016 | Posted in Equipment, Soil Health

Source: Iowa State University Extension

In wet conditions, the best choice a grower can make is to stay away from the field and avoid trafifc on wet soil to reduce soil compaction, says Iowa State University Extension.

Multi-Tasking Cover Crops Improve the No-Till Bottom Line

With radishes and other covers in his rotation, Saltcoats, Saskatchewan’s Kevin Elmy is smothering weeds, fixing nutrients, building feedstock and reducing his fertilizer bills.

By Angela Lovell posted on September 17, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

With radishes and other covers in his rotation, Saltcoats, Saskatchewan’s Kevin Elmy is smothering weeds, fixing nutrients, building feedstock and reducing his fertilizer bills.

Shoot for Higher Organic Matter by Relying on Residue

While increasing organic matter is a multi-year process, no-tillers can boost it even faster by ensuring there’s enough plant material to replenish what’s already in the soil and adding more residue.

By Laura Barrera posted on September 17, 2016 | Posted in Residue Management, Soil Health

Despite making up only a small percentage of the soil — no more than 10%, according to the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension — organic matter plays a critical role in the soil’s health and the crops raised on it.

Balancing Phosphorus Needs and Soil Health

September 16, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: International Plant Nutrition Institute

Loading reduction targets for phosphorus — particularly those aimed at reducing losses of dissolved phosphate — may not be met through soil health alone, and definitely require attention to nutrient application placement and timing as well, says the International Plant Nutrition Institute.

3 Factors to Consider Before Baling Corn Residue

September 15, 2016 | Posted in Residue Management, Soil Health

Source: University of Minnesota Extension

While it's critical to maximize profitability from the land, short-term economics should be balanced with long-term sustainability, says University of Minnesota Extension.

Tips for Plant Diversity, Grazing Covers and ‘Resting’ Land for Soil Health

A panel of no-tillers answers tough questions about planting through thick residue, livestock selection, herbicide carryover and seeding covers into competitive perennials.

By John Dobberstein posted on September 14, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

A panel of no-tillers answers tough questions about planting through thick residue, livestock selection, herbicide carryover and seeding covers into competitive perennials.

Taking Advantage of Plants' Little Fungal Helpers

September 7, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection, Soil Health

Source: Soil Science Society of America

In the southern Great Plains, plants have a lot to deal with. Long hot summers, strong winds, low rainfall, disease, and grazing animals challenge growth. Luckily, the plants aren’t going it alone. Many have fungal helpers, endophytes, living inside them.

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