In a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine the state of the art and challenges of terrestrial carbon sequestration or removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by accelerating carbon storage in soil, plants and wood biomass are described.
No-Till November advocates that farmers “keep the stubble” which provides protection for the soil and the soil microbial ecosystem.
In a new study the link between healthy soils and improved nutrition for wheat in Ethiopia, according to the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) and The Nature Conservancy. When grown on soils rich in organic matter, especially near forests, it had more essential nutrients.
Many farms generating liquid manure now have another option to dispose of their liquid waste besides land application and anaerobic digestion.
Almost 200 scientists and organization leaders engaged with 41 researchers and subject matter experts during a two-day Conference on Connections Between Soil Health and Human Health, October 16 – 17, 2018.
Cedric Mason, New York Soil Health research support specialist, will be presenting at “Connecting Food, Farms, Soil and Climate: Strengthening Community While Ensuring a Livable Planet”.
To help clarify exactly what costs and benefits farmers in New York experience when using soil health-enhancing practices, New York Soil Health conducted a state-wide survey during the winter of 2017-18.
in this recent study ground penetrating radar is being tested to measure soil moisture in a field.
Today’s mix of soil bacteria is strongly influenced by the climate of 50 years ago.
New York Soil Health co-PI Matt Ryan will be conducting research on the impacts of a no-till cover crop rotation system on disease and weed management in soybeans and dry beans.