by Lucia Stout Huebner | Apr 27, 2019 | Crops, Soil
[cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_text] This is a great story about a farmer in California who is using cover crops to keep his trees healthy and at the same time cut carbon emissions. Cover crops can make soil healthy and...
by Stephanie Harris | Dec 10, 2018 | Soil
Green America is a national, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, membership organization founded in 1982. Sustainable food and agriculture is one of their primary focus areas. In the most recent issue of their Green American Magazine, they feature a story called “Heal the...
by Nagisa | Nov 21, 2018 | Soil
Food production levels can survive at the same pace-or perhaps increase-with best soil management practices. Climate change models should include soil organic carbon to determine its effects on global food production and sustainability. Research completed by...
by Nagisa | Jul 31, 2018 | Soil
The NRCS is a great resource for guidance on soils. They have information on all kinds of soils types and classifications as well as information on soil health and research topics. Take some time to explore the Web Soil Survey, an interactive tool to learn about...
by Nagisa | May 8, 2018 | Composting, Gardening, Soil
International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) is being celebrated during the first full week of May and is a major educational initiative stimulating the compost industry. Its goal is to raise the public’s awareness of the benefits of using compost to help improve soil,...
by Nagisa | Apr 25, 2018 | Soil
Nutrients in the soil must be in the proper balance for optimal growth and production of lawn and garden plants. Soil macronutrients including nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and magnesium are needed in high amounts and are essential to the plant life cycle....
