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New Way of Analyzing Soil Organic Matter Will Help Predict Climate Change

October 1, 2020 | Posted in Soil Health

A new way of analyzing the chemical composition of soil organic matter will help scientists predict how soils store carbon — and how soil carbon may affect climate in the future, says a Baylor University researcher.

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2018 National Strip-Tillage Conference Peer-to-Peer Roundtable Discussion Topics Announced

May 3, 2018 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture

Lessiter Media and Strip-Till Farmer have announced the themes for 20 peer-to-peer strip-till roundtable discussions that will be held concurrently during two sessions at the 2018 National Strip-Tillage Conference, July 26-27 in Iowa City, Iowa.

Can I Increase Soil Organic Matter by 1% This Year?

January 15, 2018

Soil organic matter is a primary measure of soil health. It is important to monitor soil organic matter and try to increase it. But what is a realistic goal?

Soil Organic Matter and its Benefits

August 24, 2017 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: North Dakota State University Extension

North Dakota State University Extension shares some practices that can help replace soil organic matter in soils that has been lost due to continuous cropping, poor management practices and loss of topsoil.

Scientist on a Mission to Save the Soil

April 26, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

Research soil scientist Katie Lewis is on a long-term mission to clear the air and save the soil of West Texas through pushing for best management practices, including conservation tillage and cover crops, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension says.

How the Nitrogen Cycle Influences Different Nitrogen Sources

February 22, 2017 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Michigan State University Extension

A look at the nitrogen cycle can help growers understand the advantages and disadvantages of particular nitrogen fertilizer sources.

Organic Matter: The Lifeline of Soil

February 22, 2017 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Cover Crops, Soil Health

Source: Kansas State University Extension

Focusing on growing your soil, instead of just growing yields, could help farmers reach their yield goals, says a crops and soils specialist from Kansas State University Extension.

Veris Introduces Implement-Series Soil Sensing Tool

September 21, 2015 | Posted in Equipment

Eric Lund, president of Veris Technologies, discusses the company’s new Implement Series (I-Series) soil sensing tool, which can attach to a tillage implement and reduce the cost of data collection, while creating a broader window to analyze field samples.

Veris Introduces U-Series Soil Sensing Tool

September 21, 2015 | Posted in Equipment

Eric Lund, president of Veris Technologies, discusses the company’s new Utility Series (U-Series) soil sensing tool, which measures both electrical soil conductivity and soil organic matter on the go, using less horsepower.

Exploring Strip-Till Possibilities and Precision Beyond Corn and Soybeans

July 3, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

Successful Wisconsin strip-tillers to share experience strip-tilling alternative crops and progressive use of precision technology at the 2015 National Strip-Tillage Conference in Iowa City, Iowa.

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