The December Soil Health Nexus Digital Cafe will feature Bruno Basso - University Foundation Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Michigan State University. Dr. Basso will be discussing his research on using soil stability maps to improve management for soil health and the carbon market. Join us Wednesday, December 15 at …
The Sustainable Farming Association is seeking to form a new Coteau Ridge chapter, and we’re looking for sustainable farmers, farm supporters and like-minded consumers who are interested in being a part of it. With an area that includes Eastern South Dakota and southwest Minnesota, we are actively looking for leaders and members to build this chapter! Join us …
Wisconsin farmers lease over 33 percent of all land in the state according to the 2017 U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Census of Agriculture. Learn what makes for a fair, robust and resilient ag or farm lease agreement by attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension’s Farm Management Friday webinar on Dec. 17, 2021. …
Using Soil Microbes to Improve Fertilizer Efficiency and Soil Health February 10, 2022 | 11:00 am CT FREE to all registrants! Fertilizer is essential to crop production, yet studies show much of the fertilizer applied never goes to the intended crop. Nutrients are lost to runoff, erosion, and volatilization, as well as to chemical …
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Learn about soil health, cover crops, alternative forages, and mental health_NO RSVP DATE Two winter soil health seminars in January. On January 17, 2021, the group will be speaking at the VFW in Little Falls, MN and on January 19, 2021, at The V by HH in Maple Lake, MN. Both events will start at …
January 18, 2022 | 11:00 am CT Weighing the costs and benefits of soil health management practices is a primary concern for producers considering the adoption of such practices. However, the economic information needed for making data-driven, science-based decisions is difficult to find. Recognizing that cropping and operating systems, climate, and soils vary, the Soil …
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Learn about soil health, cover crops, alternative forages, and mental health_NO RSVP DATE Two winter soil health seminars in January. On January 17, 2021, the group will be speaking at the VFW in Little Falls, MN and on January 19, 2021, at The V by HH in Maple Lake, MN. Both events will start at …
Join us January 25, 8 AM - 12:30 PM for our 2nd Minnesota Soil Health Coalition Annual Meeting! This is a virtual event. Thanks to our sponsors for making this a free event! Come meet your board members, hear about carbon markets, biologicals and the 2022 plans for the Coalition. Speakers Jodi DeJong-Hughes Jodi has …
January 25, 2022 | 11:00 am CT FREE to all registrants! Cation exchange capacity (CEC) is a basic soil concept that plays a significant role in nutrient management. Soils naturally carry a net negative charge that holds cations in an exchangeable form. In general, as clay and organic matter contents increase, so does the …
Every operation on agricultural fields has the risk to cause compaction and drag down your yields and profit. Making each pass work for you is essential for maximizing your crop productivity year after year. Join us at the Northern Soil Compaction Conference on January 26-27, 2022 for the latest in technical advice for alleviating your current …
