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The 2018 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year winner has soil you won't believe.
Soil Innovation: Mimicking Mother Nature

The 2018 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year winner has soil you won't believe.

In 2015, some corn was harvested early to help ensure a cover crop of cereal rye would be successful. The impact of the cover on soil health and soybean yield was analyzed after harvest.
Restoring Soil Health Takes Time

After rapid gains from vertical tillage, pH and fertility, the improvement pace slows down.

A Farming and Food Company Fit
A Farming and Food Company Fit

SUSTAIN platform addresses consumers needs with yield and farmer profitability in mind.

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Restoring Degraded Soils Improves Human Health and Well-being

World Congress on Conservation Agriculture speaker says putting conservation practices in place can help restore soil productivity on degraded farmland.

A Tale of Two Soils

Despite heavy spring rains, crop residue will remain in place thanks to the healthy soil structure. However, unhealthy soil will give way to washing and erosion.

Guest Commentary: The Challenge of Going Beyond Sustainability

Simply achieving “sustainability” is not good enough. We must have the research, technology and production practices to go beyond sustainability.

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Pivot Pushers

Giving attention to the dirty work of irrigation tires can help farmers reduce compaction and provide long-lasting operation with minimal maintenance cost.

Soil Health Report
Give Your Soil a Physical Exam

A complete physical exam can give you the piece of mind to keep doing what you’re doing, or it could uncover areas of concern. Soil is no different.

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Banking on Biofuels

Corn stalks that don’t completely decompose during the winter interfere with spring planting but can a new cellulosic ethanol plant turn those tough cornstalks into cash?

What Makes Healthy Soil?

No matter how much management, labor and fertilizer you apply, and regardless of the quality of seed you plant, it’s the soil that underpins how much food and fiber you produce.