Crop Management
Midwest group releases new cover crop field guide
Cover crops are used to slow erosion, improve soil health and capture nutrients. However, from planting to termination, growers face many production decisions. The Midwest Cover Crops Council (MCCC), composed of representatives from 12 Midwest states and... more »
California on-farm soil health practices aided by grant funds
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is now accepting applications for its Healthy Soils Program. The program incentivizes implementation and demonstration of on-farm soil health practices that sequester carbon, reduce greenhouse gases and improve... more »
Shenandoah Growers has a new identity, Soli Organic, with $120M investment
Soli Organic Inc., formerly known as Shenandoah Growers Inc., the nation’s only soil-based, controlled environment agriculture company delivering 100% USDA certified organic produce to more than 20,000 retail stores nationwide, announced Oct. 27 a $120... more »
Michigan growers get soil health assessment tool
A Michigan Soil Health Progress Report developed by Michigan State University Extension educators is now available for farmers, agribusinesses, agency personal and crop advisors to assist in assessing and tracking soil health on their farms. [caption... more »
Roadmap for Soil Health Initiative released by Washington State University
A 124-page "roadmap that outlines current challenges and pathways to help maintain healthy soils as an agricultural and environmental resource has been released. Washington Soil Health Initiative, recently funded with a $2.1 million annual allocation... more »
Residue management use approved for PhycoTerra
Heliae Agriculture, an algal tech company specializing in regenerative agriculture solutions, announced Oct. 26 that its flagship product, PhycoTerra soil microbial food, has received a label expansion in the U.S. for postharvest residue management use.... more »
Research to improve nutrient management gets $4.14M in California
The California Department of Food and Agriculture Fertilizer Research and Education Program is announced on Oct. 25 $4.14 million in grant funding to agricultural organizations and universities. The funding includes $3 million for the University... more »
Square Roots, Gordon Food Service mark new Michigan indoor farm
Square Roots, an indoor farming operation, and Gordon Food Service, a food distributor, held a ribbon cutting ceremony Oct. 26 to celebrate their new indoor farm opening in Michigan, taking another step to expand a... more »
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