Biochar — heat-treated organic material — can give the root zone a boost
A second crop planted along with potatoes protects the soil and boosts yields
A Manitoba farmer has seen major yield improvement by recapping his hills with topsoil from his lower land
There’s a growing realization that soil fertility means more than just N, P and K
In this Ontario lab, bacteria are working to drive nutrient uptake and accelerate crop growth
Cover crops are now standard practice farther south in the U.S., but do they have the same results on the shorter-season Prairies?
Research is shining new light on when — and why — to make cover crops part of your routine field management
A three-year study finds surprisingly little response to extra nitrogen in both high- and low-producing areas
Farmers understand the crucial role of soil health for feeding the world. So why is it such a struggle to get support for that goal?
Fine speeches about our soil make us all feel good, but there's an increasing urgency for wider adoption
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