Category: Soil Health
CDFA awards $1.69 million for organic irrigation and nutrient research
CDFA awarded $1.69 million for research on irrigation and nutrient management in organic systems. Learn how the projects aim to support growers.
MSU to host regenerative agriculture webinar series for growers
MSU is hosting the 2026 Regenerative Agriculture Webinar Series in February. Learn soil health, cover crops, and regenerative strategies.
Mechanical advances help target weeds on organic vegetable farms
Mechanical weeding tools help organic farms cut labor and manage weeds sustainably. See how one Michigan grower puts these tools to work.
Fresh Views: Sustainability for the future of farming
Explore practical ways to improve your farm’s environmental, economic and social sustainability through soil care, biodiversity and smart tools.
Full Belly Farm balances the practical with the ecological
Full Belly Farm thrives on crop diversity, soil health and organic growing. Learn how the California farm supports sustainability.
Growers wanted for USDA-backed compost research trials
Growers in CA, WA, and CO can join USDA-backed compost trials and receive up to $10,500 and free tech support. Get details on the study now.
Rodale Institute set to host annual Organic Field Day July 18
Rodale Institute’s annual Organic Field Day is slated for July 18 in Kutztown, PA. Get details on the demonstrations and register now.
Webinar to highlight organic research on soil health, pest management
An organic farming research webinar on June 17 will explore soil health, pest control and cropping systems. Get more details and register now.
Understanding compost analysis and soil test differences
Knowing the differences between compost analysis and soil tests can optimize soil health and plant productivity. Explore the differences now.
MSU Extension introduces strategic direction plan
After a year of listening and learning, Michigan State University Extension, the community outreach arm of the university, has released its newly completed 2024 Strategic Direction Plan.
Organic Grower Summit: Improving soil health with organic farming practices
In 1985, a decade or so after he started farming, Scott Park realized something had to change.
USDA to construct ag research center in Davis, California
The USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) broke ground on the Agricultural Research and Technology Center (ARTC) in Davis, California, marking a new phase in agricultural innovation. The modern facility will centralize ARS labs currently at the University of California, Davis, and support advances in climate resilience, water scarcity solutions, pest management, and crop preservation.
Vidalia onion grower A&M Farms trials tech, grows organics
A&M Farms is a grower and shipper of Vidalia onions. Learn how the Georgia farm is harnessing technology, including autonomous robots.
UF researchers study crop fertilization rates
The University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has long studied crop fertilization rates.
ProGro BIO achieves OMRI Certification for Rhizol soil inoculant
OMRI, the Organic Materials Review Institute, is a non-profit institution that evaluates and certifies a product’s supply chain as a fully organic production chain. ProGro BIO was notified by OMRI on Sept. 13 that its cornerstone product, Rhizol, received official organic certification, according to a news release.
Urban Oasis: Patchwork City Farms feeds impoverished Atlantans
An urban farm in an Atlanta lower income area is working to make healthy fruits and vegetables accessible to needy people.