soil carbon

New MSU Research Helps Better Quantify Soil Carbon Stock Changes

March 13, 2023 | Posted in Soil Health, Investing in Regenerative Ag, Economics

Newly published research from Michigan State University demonstrates how to evaluate soil carbon stock changes more accurately. This calculation has significant implications on measuring the actual environmental benefits of regenerative agriculture practices and economic consequences through emerging carbon markets.

How Cover Crops Contribute to Soil Carbon Credits

With a soil carbon credit system, carbon becomes a valued commodity for growers to gain additional revenue.

November 16, 2022 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Soil Science Society of America

Farmers who use best practices to reduce carbon can be rewarded with soil carbon credits and earn additional income through carbon markets

[Video] Soil Carbon & Ecosystem Markets

December 22, 2021 | Posted in Seeding Practices, Soil Health

In this video from the National Center for Appropriate Technology, hear from experts on soil carbon markets as they discuss how the agriculture industry can be more sustainable in the future, on-farm practices and soil biology, and carbon markets and public policy.

The Secret World of Soil Microbes

November 29, 2021 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: University of Massachusetts

The largest terrestrial carbon sink on earth is the planet’s soil. One of the fears that many scientists have is that a warming planet will liberate significant portions of the soil’s carbon, turning it into carbon dioxide (CO2) gas, and so further accelerate the pace of planetary warming. One of the key players in this story is the microbe: invisible, and yet the predominant form of life on earth. Read more in this article from the University of Massachusetts.

The Six Building Blocks of a Soil Carbon Contract

November 24, 2021 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Todd Janzen Blog

Carbon is number 6 on the periodic table and is made up of six building blocks—six protons and six neutrons. Contracts too, have their own building blocks. Read more in this article by agricultural attorney Todd Janzen.

Suppressing Pests in Healthy Soils

December 18, 2020 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Ohio's Country Journal

Farmers who improve soil health increase the amount of soil carbon being stored, and recycled. The increased carbon flow increases microbial numbers and efficiency leading to improved plant photosynthesis. Read more in this article from Ohio's Country Journal.

Cover Crops an Important Soil Amendment

May 18, 2020 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Organic Farmer

By definition, anything that was or is alive is considered organic matter because it contains carbon-based compounds. This article covers some of the considerations around using organic soil amendments. The most common types of soil organic amendments are manure, compost, and crop residue (including cover crops). Read more in this article from Organic Farmer.