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Microbial Activity Proves Crucial for No-Till Soils

By Mackane Vogel posted on August 9, 2024 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Many of the same factors that impact a crop’s growth also impact microbial activity. Soil type is one example that can influence microbial activity. Things like the pH levels, moisture levels and oxygenation of your soil are direct influences for crop growth and microbial activity.

Secret to Increasing Soil Health is Living Roots

Studies confirm no-till & the cultivation of multiple crops revive soil’s previously decreasing organic matter levels.

February 21, 2023 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Jim Hoorman says the secret to increasing soil organic matter is having a crop or cover crop in the ground year round.

Blog: Biologicals Are the Final Frontier of Soil Management

May 18, 2022 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Soil Science Society of America

Microbial life – and even insects and invertebrates – interact with the soil and help its performance. When you think of soil health, think of the biological integrity of your soil.

3 Signs Your Soil Microbes May Be Out of Balance

Soil microbes may be hidden from view below ground but clues to how they’re affecting soil health can be readily seen by the naked eye, says molecular biologist Dave Stark.

By Julia Gerlach posted on May 27, 2021 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

It's become widely understood that a single teaspoon of soil contains thousands of different species of microbes, and more than 1 billion individuals. But imbalances in the microbiome can cause problems. The following are three visual clues that your soil microbiome may be unbalanced.

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