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How Soil Life Contributes to Soil Health

By Katja Koehler-Cole and Carolina Córdova posted on April 1, 2024 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Microbes, nutrients and other natural processes work together to create healthy soil for optimum crop growth.

Tillage Proves Most Damaging Factor to Beneficial Fungi in Soil

By Mike Amaranthus posted on March 27, 2024 | Posted in Soil Health

Soils act as vast reservoirs for the Earth's carbon, and even a minor alteration in the soil's carbon content can have a profound effect on the stability of our atmosphere. Scientists have recently recognized the substantial carbon storage capacity within soil fungal networks, particularly the mycorrhizal mycelial network. Up to 36% of annual global carbon emissions are stored within this network.

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Regenerative Tools for Your No-Till Toolbox — Bringing Life to Your Soil [Webinar]

March 8, 2023 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Join John Kempf, Chief Vision Officer and Founder of Advancing Eco Agriculture, as he dives into the relationship between soil biology and no-till farm management. Moving beyond the buzzwords, John will share the value of biological inputs and the changes they can bring to your soil.

Choose the Right Microbes for Efficient Residue Breakdown

Biochemist and Holganix president Dave Stark says having microbial diversity in your soil accelerates residue breakdown and provides nutrients for your crops.

By Libby Wawzenek posted on November 30, 2022 | Posted in Residue Management

Dave Stark has a passion for agricultural science, especially the science of crop residue. “Leaving crop residue definitely adds value,” he says.

Building Soil Biology Boosts No-Till Goals, Fights Drought

By Brian O'Connor posted on November 2, 2022 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Wayne Volkl, co-owner of SWJ Consulting, says no-tillers need to focus on fungi, the most efficient piece of the biological puzzle, when building their soil biology.

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Nutrition Management Begins in the Fall, Not the Spring [Webinar]

September 7, 2022 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Listen to John Kempf, founder of Advancing Eco Agriculture and David Miller, Director of Education at Advancing Eco Agriculture, as they explain why starting your nutrition management in the fall—not the spring—is vital to next year's crop responses.

Different fungal species isolated from native and disturbed soils within Florida International University’s Miami campus and Everglades National Park. Photo credit Mary Tiedeman.

Are No-Fun Fungi Keeping Fertilizer From Plants?

March 28, 2019 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: Science Societies

Globally, millions of tons of phosphorus fertilizer are used every year. But only a fraction of the added phosphorus ends up being available to crops. New research explores soil, fungi and phosphorus dynamics.

Spider Mites in Corn

September 28, 2017

Source: iGrow

What should you do about the spider mites that you're finding in corn?

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Healing Battered Fields, Pastures with Adaptive Grazing

By John Dobberstein posted on July 13, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Residue Management, Soil Health

No-tillers with livestock can improve soil health and increase forage production by moving animals more frequently, controlling field access and increasing recovery times for plants, says grazing consultant Allen Williams.

Be on the Lookout for Snow Molds in Small Grains

March 13, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

No-tillers raising small grains who received a lot of snowfall should check for snow molds, says Penn State Extension.

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