September_2019 - Digging In

Thursday, 26 September, 2019

Cover Crops: Extending the Life of the Soil

In the farming community “cover crop” is a buzzword, and for good reason. Adding a cover crop to your farm means you are extending the amount of time there is something growing in that soil and that

Tuesday, 17 September, 2019

TNC: Championing Conversations Between Non-Operating Landowners and Farmers

Non-operating landowners own a significant amount of farmland across the U.S., yet many of them are unaware of the conservation practices being implemented on their land. The Nature Conservancy (TNC)

Friday, 13 September, 2019

Cover Crops: Where do I start?

Cover crops are an effective tool to improve soil health. Cover crops can reduce loss of excess nitrogen and phosphorus, reduce erosion, build up or recycle nutrients, assist with weed control and

Thursday, 12 September, 2019

Cover Crops: Which one should I choose?

As harvest approaches, we also think about seeding cover crops, if we have not already. What type of cover crop seed you should use depends on your goals. If your goal is to graze cattle on the cover

Thursday, 05 September, 2019

FFAR Investment Essential to SHP’s Growth

The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR), a nonprofit in the 2014 Farm Bill, has been an integral partner in developing the Soil Health Partnership (SHP). FFAR made an impactful