Category: Soil Health
Human urine could be used as eco-friendly crop fertilizer
Bacterial communities in soil are as resilient to human urine as synthetic fertilizers – making recycling the bodily fluid as a fertilizer for agricultural crops a viable proposition, according to a new study.
Ohio Crop, Soil & Water Field Night scheduled
A Crop, Soil & Water Field Night is being hosted by Ohio State University (OSU).
Cornell plant disease scientist receives international honor
A Cornell University plant disease scientist has been honored for her work in improving crops.
House farm bill first draft opposed by National Young Farmers Coalition
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “G.T.” Thompson has released his discussion draft of the House Farm Bill.
Wilbur-Ellis hosts California FFA leaders
A group of more than 50 members of the California FFA learned about career opportunities in food production and agriculture through a tour of Wilbur-Ellis’ Woodland South, California, operations.
Soil inoculant released by ProGro
ProGro BIO has announced the commencement of its 2024 U.S. expansive in-field trial program.
Organic farming group offers soil course in Spanish
The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) is offering a free online course in Spanish, Fundamentals of Soil Health.
Fridays on the Farm: Kyle Haroldson
Kyle Haroldson, an organic farmer in Brookings, South Dakota. He started his operation to sell organic produce directly to customers.
Rodale study looks at cover crops as living mulch
The Rodale Institute California Organic Center has preliminary results from its 2021 study exploring cover crops as an alternative to black plastic mulch in organic vegetable systems.
USDA program prepares for climate change
The USDA has launched the Working Lands Climate Corps initiative to train the next generation of conservation and climate leaders.
Irrigation pivot sensor introduced by Reinke, CropX
irrigation efficiencies, Reinke Irrigation, CropX Technologies, water, water management, sustainability, soil health
AgShark companies present solutions at Organic Growers Summit
Three AgTech companies that recently competed for venture capital funding at the Western Growers Annual Meeting presented their innovative solutions to age-old problems at the Organic Grower Summit.
California seeks definition of ‘regenerative’
With companies increasingly using the term “regenerative” to sell their products, there’s also growing pressure to nail down what this latest farming buzzword means.