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Soil Compaction Steals Yields

January 4, 2021 | Posted in Soil Health
Source: Ohio's Country Journal
Soil compaction continues to be a concern as both precipitation during the spring and fall along with farm equipment size have dramatically increased the potential for compacting soils. Heavy farm machinery and tillage implements can magnify damage to soil structure reducing pore space between soil particles within the soil profile. Read more in this article from Ohio's Country Journal.
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Cold Doesn't Always Kill Covers Over the Winter

December 28, 2020 | Posted in Grazing
Source: Hay & Forage Grower
By definition, cover crops are planted to protect the soil and contribute to improved soil health. However, often these annual forages are also grazed or harvested as livestock feed in the spring or early summer in an effort to make them more cost effective. Read more in this story from Hay & Forage Grower.
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Cover Crops Can Help Reverse Soil Deterioration

December 28, 2020 | Posted in Soil Health
Source: Ohio's Country Journal
“You are not farming the same soils your grandparents farmed,” said Hans Kok, Program Director for the Conservation Technology Information Center in Indiana. Kok spoke during a presentation at the Ohio No-till Council’s Winter Conference and described the modern soil challenges we face. Read more in this article from Ohio's Country Journal.
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Cover Crops in Potato Rotations

December 23, 2020 | Posted in Soil Health
Source: Potato News Today
In humid climates, there is a high risk of topsoil loss from erosion on bare soil as well as nitrogen from fertilizers leaking or leaching from the soil into water sources, which can cause groundwater pollution. This is especially true in the fall, after potato harvest, and in the spring, due to melting snow. Read more in this story from Potato News Today.
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Mapping Soil Potential

December 23, 2020 | Posted in Soil Health
Source: Cornell Chronicle
Soil holds about three times as much organic carbon as the atmosphere, which means that making strategic changes to how soil systems are used could play a major role in combating climate change. With that in mind, two Cornell soil scientists have helped develop a powerful new tool that will help researchers and policymakers map the global potential for carbon sequestration. Read more in this article from the Cornell Chronicle.
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Soybeans, Cover Crops: A Winning Combo

December 21, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices
Source: Ohio's Country Journal
On paper, adding a cover crop to a farming production system looks simple enough: plant a small grain such as cereal rye as soon as the cash crop harvest is done; let it grow, then terminate it prior to planting in the spring. But farmers and agronomists know it’s not that simple. Read more in this article from Ohio's Country Journal.
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Transforming a Weed Into a Cash Crop

December 21, 2020 | Posted in Economics
Source: The Ohio State University
Pennycress, also called “stinkweed” for the odor it gives off when it’s crushed, contains a lot of oil in its seeds, and that oil can be turned into fuel for jets or diesel trucks and cars. Two researchers at The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) just began a study to create the most resilient, high-yielding varieties of pennycress for farmers to grow. Read more in this article from The Ohio State University.
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Western Canadian Intercropping Trials Find Best Practices for Incorporating Forage Mixes

December 18, 2020 | Posted in Seeding Practices
Source: Canadian Cattlemen
The practice of intercropping is receiving more attention on the Prairies, and research centres are exploring the possibilities for forage options. The potential benefits are promising, researchers say, but more work is needed to provide producers with accurate information on how best to apply this method. Read more in this article from Canadian Cattlemen.
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