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Bacteria Strain Serves Up Plant-Available Phosphates

Found growing naturally in a phosphorus mine, rhizobacteria are being harnessed to boost phosphorus cycling in corn fields

By Dan Crummett posted on October 27, 2023 | Posted in Nutrient Management

When strip-tillers and researchers talk about the benefits of soil microbes populating the root zone of field crops, the conversation generally revolves around more efficient plant use of nitrogen and potential reductions in losses of plant life’s hard-to-hang-onto primary food source.

Healthy Soil Biology Tied to Higher Crop Yields Among Other Benefits

October 20, 2023 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: South Dakota Soil Health Coalition

Agricultural producers often base their land management decisions on the living things they can see above the ground – crops, livestock, forage, weeds, insects, wildlife, etc. However, new research is showing they should also consider life found in the soil.

What Are Soil Microbes & Why Do They Matter?

July 1, 2023 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Locus Agriculture

It’s easy to make a judgement on whether an agroecosystem is thriving based on what you can see above the ground. But the true measure of fertility comes from what’s happening below the surface.

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Locus AG's CarbonNOW® Carbon Farming Program

January 5, 2023 | Posted in Equipment

Watch the editors of Strip-Till Farmer and Locus Agricultural Solutions (Locus AG) meet for a live online program demonstration webinar of Locus AG’s CarbonNOW® carbon farming program.

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Regenerative Soil Primer Digital Demonstration

October 5, 2022 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

During the demo you learn about how the Regenerative Soil Primer uses both native and inoculated microbes to speed up mineralization, and improve soil structure.

Holganix Bio 800 + Breakdown Microbial Product Breaks Down Crop Residue

July 12, 2022 | Posted in Crop Protection, Soil Health

Holganix Bio 800 + Breakdown is ideal for farmers looking to enhance planter performance and break down crop residue faster and more effectively.

Biologicals Are the Final Frontier of Soil Management

May 18, 2022 | Posted in Soil Health

Improved soil health and quality have tremendous potential to help growers push through challenging times.

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How Soil Biology Boosts Nutrient Uptake

May 9, 2022 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Ohio's Country Journal

Biological release of plant nutrients has far greater potential for plant mineral uptake than relying entirely on soluble nutrients from fertilizer.

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[Webinar] Digging into Soil Health: The Role of Soil Microbes

January 18, 2022 | Posted in Soil Health

Looking to maximize the health of your soil? Are you interested in leveraging soil microbes to improve soil health, fertilizer efficiency and yield?

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Understanding Soil Health: Quality, Degradation and Functionality

November 13, 2019 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Agricultural practices like no-till farming, increasing crop diversity, the inclusion of cover crops, application of microbial products and composting, are all proven ways to put carbon back into the soil.

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Ponds, Panels, Pollinators: No-Till Innovator Takes Conservation to Next Level

On this edition of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by CultivAce, No-Till Farmer’s Conservation Ag Operator Fellow, Ray McCormick, showcases how he’s taking conservation ag to the next level in Vincennes, Ind., with ponds, solar panels, duck hunting and more.

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