Soil Health
OGS to educate on ‘innovative and compatible’ organic ag inputs
An examination of how organic growers can best utilize approved bio inputs in the most efficient and effective manner for their crops and bottom line ... more »
Business conference planned for worm farms
More than 50 worm farms will meet in Phoenix, Arizona at the Arizona Worm Farm at the first annual U.S. Worm Business Conference. The conference wi... more »
Experts to speak on ‘resilience through organic farming systems’ at OGS 2021
An in-depth workshop on soil health practices and strategies employed in organic production systems that can build resilience to climate shock has bee... more »
How organic vegetable farming techniques affect soil health
Soil and crop management decisions, including crop rotation, residue management, and intensity and frequency of tillage, affect soil health and soil n... more »
Soil health company MyLand hires Sascha Welz as COO
MyLand, a soil health company, announced Aug. 10 that Sascha Welz has joined the company as Chief Operating Officer. [caption id="attachment_4631" ... more »
How to measure nitrogen in ‘green manure’ cover crops
Both chemical fertilizers and cover crops can help build the nitrogen content in soil. But cover crops come with many other benefits, like improving s... more »
How lima beans excel as a cover crop and as green manure
Lima beans are also good for the environment and farmers. They are effective as cover crops and as green manure. The benefit of lima beans stretche... more »
Long-term field research shows value of Solvita soil tests
A long-term study by the University of Guelph shows the usefulness of Solvita soil tests as tools to predict soil health. The study, published in ... more »
