Digging In

Thursday, 28 November, 2019

5 Things to Consider When Switching to No-Till

No-till can greatly impact soil health by building soil structure, increasing water holding capacity and infiltration, increasing worm counts, in addition to reducing soil erosion.

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Tuesday, 26 November, 2019

SHP Educates Hill Staff on Soil Health

Last week, the Soil Health Partnership and the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) co-hosted a field day for U.S. Senate and House Agriculture Committee staff at Harborview Farms in Rock Hall, Md. Staffers had the opportunity to learn about soil health management practices being implemented at Harborview Farms.

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Thursday, 21 November, 2019

No-Till Success, Follow Your Senses

As I discussed in the previous blog, transitioning to no-till requires commitment. What are some easily identifiable ways for you to know how well your no-till system is working? By using sight, touch, and smell, you can determine if you’ve established a successful no-till system and if it’s improving your soil health.

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