Articles tagged under: soil health
Briese: Soil Health is for Everybody
Published December 11, 2019
Soil health is for everybody; not just for farmers using no-till practices or ranchers grazing cover crops. Those words come from Centrol Crop Consulting agronomist Lee Briese, the keynote speaker at the Dakota Innovation Research and Technology (DIRT) Workshop. Briese’s…Stuck in a Harvest Rut
Published November 6, 2019
Ruts, water, mud and muck; those are all common themes surrounding this year’s harvest season. According to University of Extension Educator Jodi DeJong-Hughes, the number one way to prevent problems is to not enter fields when it’s wet. This year…Sorting Through Cover Crop Options
Published July 1, 2019
With earlier grazing and haying of cover crops, that means producers are developing a slightly different cropping plan. NDSU Extension Soil Health Specialist Abbey Wick is busy helping farmers sort through cover crop options. Most are looking for a plan…Watch for Soil Fertility Challenges
Published June 21, 2019
NDSU Extension Soil Scientist Dave Franzen reminds farmers to keep an eye on crops for signs of fertility problems. "In the areas with excessive rainfall, nitrogen and sulfur can move. There are some farmers that didn't consider sulfur," says Franzen.…Farmers are Considering Cover Crops for PP Acres
Published June 11, 2019
In the case of prevent plant, cover crops are one option farmers are considering for fields left unplanted. NDSU Extension soil health specialist Abbey Wick is receiving questions from area farmers on the topic. Wick says one benefit is weed…Farmers Gather to Learn About Soil Health
Published January 17, 2019
Nearly 50 farmers gathered in Larimore, North Dakota Thursday to learn more about soil health. From weed control to soil structure and tillage practices, the farmers and specialists covered a wide variety of topics. The biggest investment for a farmer…MN Farmer Receives Soil Health Award
Published January 16, 2019
Leaders in soil health received “Seeds of Change” awards at the 2019 Soil Health Partnership Summit in St. Louis. Buffalo Lake, Minnesota farmer Brian Ryberg was one of five award recipients, receiving the “Super Sprout” award for advocating cover crops.Cafe Talks to Discuss Soil Health
Published January 7, 2019
NDSU Extension launches a series of Soil Health Café Talks this week. Extension Soil Health Specialist Abbey Wick says this format provides an optimal learning experience. "We realized several years ago that with soil health, the formality of large presentations…There’s a Value in Cover Crops
Published December 21, 2018
One way to help boost soil health is cover crops. However, there is skepticism. Cover crop coach Steve Groff explains it’s hard for farmers to do something they aren't familiar with, but there is a value. "If you approach cover…