December_2019 - Digging In

Thursday, 26 December, 2019

Experimental grazing: Tripling hay production

After spending much of my career advising other farmers, I wanted to do research on my own farm to understand the impact of grazing on soil and how it could improve the economics of the farm.I was

Thursday, 19 December, 2019

Grazing Timing and Cover Crops

Grazing can provide many benefits to your operation such as producing feed for livestock, lengthening the grazing season, and producing a second crop off of your corn and soybean acres; however,

Tuesday, 17 December, 2019

3 Ways Grazing Can Benefit Your Farm

Planting annual cover crops in between cash cropping systems can be a great way to produce extra forage and extend the grazing season. Cover crop grazing can provide benefits to your operation

Monday, 09 December, 2019

Elyssa McFarland Named SHP Development Manager

The Soil Health Partnership is excited to welcome Elyssa McFarland as our Development Manager.As Development Manager, Elyssa will build and maintain SHP’s broad spectrum of partnerships, expanding the

Thursday, 05 December, 2019

Advancing Soil Health Through the Power of Partnerships

There are more than 2 million farms across the United States, tended by men, women and families who produce the crops that feed, fuel and clothe the world. They care deeply for the lands and waters

Monday, 02 December, 2019

December 5 is World Soil Day

Thursday, December 5, is World Soil Day! Join our week-long celebration by sharing your soil health journey! Why are you interested in soil health? What are you doing to improve soil health?Use the