Category: Soil Health
Free webinar to explore practical orchard soil health strategies
A free Aug. 19 webinar will provide organic and conventional orchard growers with practical, research-based strategies for improving soil health, boosting orchard performance and implementing regenerative management practices.
Upcoming MSU field day dives into soil health, regenerative farming
Farmers, growers, agricultural professionals and community members are invited to attend the annual Farming for the Future Field Day on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.
Farm Bureau: Regenerative ag acres grow 5x over last decade
Across America’s breadbasket and throughout the prairies, forestlands, croplands and orchards, regenerative agriculture practices are woven into the landscape.
Watch: Indiana regenerative farmer Rick Clark shares lessons in video interview
A new YouTube interview featuring regenerative agriculture pioneer Rick Clark explores soil health, cover crops, no-till systems, profitability and practical lessons for organic and regenerative growers considering reduced-input farming.
Wilbur-Ellis: Healthy soils, better timing key to organic nitrogen management
Healthy soil biology, strategic nutrient timing and improved nitrogen-use efficiency are becoming central to organic fertility programs as growers seek better crop performance and profitability.
USDA executive order, new rule aim to expand regenerative agriculture opportunities
USDA has announced an executive order aimed at expanding regenerative agriculture through research, conservation efforts and emerging market opportunities. Here’s what organic growers need to know.
MSU announces 2026 organic transition events across Michigan
A statewide series of field days, workshops and webinars will connect farmers with organic production experts, mentors and certification resources throughout 2026.
Big compost energy: Republic Services expands organics recycling in California
The company says it processed more than 1.1 million tons of food and yard waste in 2025 to meet increasing demand for organic, nutrient-rich compost.
Michigan organic cherry farm shares NRCS conservation success story
North Star Organics highlights NRCS partnership to improve soil health and long-term sustainability on its certified-organic cherry farm.
How Salad Days Farm thrives with organic farming, direct sales
Certified organic grower Maggie Dungan shares how Salad Days Farm builds soil, community and value-added products.
Does organic basaltic volcanic rock dust improve crops and soil health?
UF researchers are studying basaltic rock dust to improve soil health and crop productivity. Learn how the project impacts organic farming.
Ducks Unlimited, Regenified partner to scale regenerative farming
Ducks Unlimited (DU) has announced a new partnership with regenerative farming certification agency Regenified. Learn more about the partnership.
On-farm composting: New guidance clarifies rules for organic growers
New guidance helps organic farmers understand composting regulations, stay compliant and improve soil health with on-farm practices.
Organic cider orchard field day offered for growers
Join OSU Extension and the Oregon Organic Coalition on May 7 for an immersive orchard tour covering pest management, soil health and organic production practices.
Penn State: vineyard groundcover influences soil microbiome, lessens weed pressure
Penn State researchers believe natural groundcovers have a positive influence on soil health. Learn how these practices drive microbial activity.
National study offers free soil sample analysis for farmers
Farmers can receive a free soil analysis while supporting soil health research. Complete a survey and send in your sample to join.