Soil Nutrition
Cause of soil fertility, nutrient loss in organic soils in EAA eyed
University of Florida scientists have found an explanation for the occurrence of high nutrient loss in the Everglades Agricultural Area. The discovery will help precipitate new approaches to soil fertility and nutrient retention in this... more »
Annual meeting of Soil Health Institute schedules speakers
The Soil Health Institute, the nonprofit organization that works to safeguard and enhance the vitality and productivity of soils, announced July 6 its lineup of agricultural leaders, scientists, and practitioners who will speak at its... more »
Shelley Baugh hired as senior director of marketing for MyLand Co. LLC
MyLand Co. LLC announced June 24 the hiring of Shelley Baugh as senior director of marketing. Baugh will be responsible for leading all marketing initiatives, communications, and public relations for the organization. Based in Phoenix,... more »
Indigo Ag debuts new identity for its carbon farming program
Indigo Agriculture, a company that helps farmers pursue sustainable practices, announced June 17 plans to unveil a new brand identity for its carbon farming program: Carbon by Indigo. The refreshed identity will officially debut at... more »
Changing rainfall patterns impact on strawberries studied in Maine
University of Maine researchers are studying how changes in rainfall patterns caused by climate change could affect strawberries in the Northeast. Principal investigator Rachel Schattman, an assistant professor of sustainable agriculture, and her research team... more »
New Mexico ag department opens Healthy Soil Program grant applications
The New Mexico Department of Agriculture is accepting grant applications for its Healthy Soil Program, which was created in the 2019 Healthy Soil Act. The act’s purpose is to promote and support farming and ranching... more »
Virtual annual meeting planned by Soil Health Institute
The Soil Health Institute, the non-profit charged with safeguarding and enhancing the vitality and productivity of soils, announced June 9 its much-anticipated annual meeting will be held on Aug. 11-12. This year’s theme is “Enriching... more »
New director of sales for Western region named by MyLand
MyLand Co. LLC announced June 4 that Joe Ruiz as director of sales, Western region. Ruiz will serve as a regional sales director, responsible for client expansion and new client acquisition in the important Western... more »
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