USDA Expands Aid for Farmers Affected by Hurricane Helene

October 7, 2024 | Posted in Soil Health

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which devastated communities, homes, farms and businesses across parts of the Southeast, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has deployed staff to assist with response and recovery efforts.

Cover Crops Can Help Counteract Climate Change

June 15, 2020 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Roll Call

Major farm and livestock groups held a press conference in February to project a united voice on an issue they’ve long avoided. The coalition leaders said they wanted to join the fight against climate change rather than remain cast as villains avoiding the responsibility. Read more in this article from Roll Call.

Invest in Soil Health to Reduce Loss & Risk

May 1, 2020 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Environmental Defense Fund

It goes without saying that 2019 was an extremely difficult year for farmers like me. Unprecedented amounts of snow and rain led to 3.9 million acres in South Dakota that couldn’t be planted. Read more in this blog post from the Environmental Defense Fund.

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Last week we had boots on the ground at the Big Soil Health Event in Cedar Falls, Iowa where agronomist David Kleinschmidt emphasized the importance of considering Carbon to Nitrogen ratios of cover crops and residues.

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